Manager, Business Development - Software Vacancy at Softcom Limited

Softcom is a group of professionals whose overarching goal is to add value. For 3 years, we have supported organisations in their quest for impact and growth using Technology. 

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Manager, Business Development - Software

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Softcom creates some of Africa’s most cutting-edge software products, and we want you to be a part of our team.
• We are currently in search of an experienced, ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele.
• You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.
• The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers excellent benefits and a great team to work with.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring departmental/unit strategic planning projects reflect organizational strategic priorities.
• Partnering with institutional leadership, special committees, and consultants to support execution of key initiatives.
• Developing inclusive planning processes.
• Translating strategies into actionable and quantitative plans.
• Mobilizing and managing teams of individuals charged with executing strategies.
• Communicating and implementing Softcom’ strategy internally and externally so that all employees, partners, suppliers, and contractors understand the company-wide strategic plan and how it carries out the company's overall goals.
• Driving decision-making that creates medium- and long-term improvement.
• Establishing and reviewing key strategic priorities and translating them into a comprehensive strategic plan.
• Monitoring the execution of the strategic plan.
• Facilitating and driving key strategic initiatives through inception phase.
• Acting as a resource across an organization to increase broad cohesion for strategic plans.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering
• Five (5) years of experience as a business development manager, or sales executive
• A long record of success in selling software technology based products

Skills:

• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in English