We
are a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across
Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and
Government.
We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders in collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.
We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.
Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented, highly motivated
and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant positions;We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders in collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.
We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.
Account Manager - West Africa
SST/KE/AM-WA/2012
Reporting to the Sales Director, the incumbents will develop business objectives and implement the sales operational vision in the country in line with the corporate strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Implement
sales strategies, objectives, targets and plans;
- Secure
borderless cooperation regarding customer relations, solutions, products
and services;
- Prepare,
review and present proposals for customer contracts;
- Ensure
appropriate net margins through cost management, customer projects and
support contracts;
- Locate
or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners;
discovering and exploring opportunities;
- Screen
potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal
requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options and resolving
internal priorities;
- Develop
negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new
venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and
potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals;
- Close
new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and
negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business
operations; and
- Enhance
SST’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and
different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
Skills & competencies
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Marketing, Sales or related field;
- A
Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
- Extensive
experience in an IT sales role;
- At
least 6 (six) years experience, with 3 (three) at a management position in
a relevant field.
You must have a proven list of contacts within your market with a track record of closing deals.
You should have strategic planning, budgeting, verbal and written communication skills.
You must also demonstrate ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the position and can clearly demonstrate ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference to talent@sevenseastech.com on or before 20th February 2012.