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Business Development Manager in the Tech Industry

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Sales and will work with industry leaders to develop the growth of premium cloud storage-oriented products. The Business Development Manager will have high autonomy in creating strategies and developing ideal clients for prospective clients in lucrative markets.

You'll become an expert on our products and provide invaluable advice not only to our executives but also to the R&D department regarding the company's storage direction. The ideal candidate needs strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate big ideas in a persuasive, professional tone.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Support executive-level clients in helping stakeholders achieve their vision, guiding their decisions with optimization in mind.
• Adapt information from CRM into processed flows, demonstrating critical business processes throughout the organization.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of relevant technologies and products, including learning their life-cycle, upgraded models, alternative technologies, and scalability potential.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with marketing and sales.
• Familiar with CRMs, notably Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or an IT-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Salesforce certified.
• MBA or another business-related Master's degree.

Salary and Benefits: $80,000-100,000. 401(k), ESOP

Business Development Manager at eCommerce platform

Job Summary:

You'll aggressively expand our business into international markets, defining new territories and being at the forefront in saturating emerging clients and institutions. You will collaborate closely with the internal team to expand our product offerings, drive client acquisition, and identify new revenue streams.

Creativity is highly encouraged, and we hope you can develop unique ways to spread awareness of the company's products while also consulting our marketing department. Our goal is to become cemented in Latin America and Asia, and you'll be at the forefront of that frontier.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize the sales process from initial contact to closing through proposals, presentations, and meetings to express high-potential business opportunities.
• Convert product knowledge into advising and persuading clients toward further business expansion.
• Work with marketing to develop creative ways to market to international audiences.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A strong track record of hitting sales targets, and consistent growth in revenue generation.
• Phenomenal written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of generating leads and connections.
• Strategical thinking for both short-term and long-term business planning.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or marketing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, or Japanese.
• Prior business development experience in the East Asian or Mexican market.

Salary and Benefits: $70,000-$85,000. 401(k), ESOP

• $70,000-$85,000.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Access to the company gym.
• Generous PTO.

Business Development Specialist Working in Retail Company

Job Summary:

Our business development specialist is someone who is comfortable being outside the office and meeting clients face to face. The business development specialist will see clients more often than you see many of their colleagues, so independence is a highly relevant characteristic. Our goals revolve around growth and sustainable business. This is not a high-pressure position for closing many deals quickly, but it prioritises finding high-quality clients and building long-term relationships with them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain key information on target clients using a customer database.
• Attend networking functions and other events on a monthly basis, representing our brand and demonstrating value to other companies of interest.
• Customize sales plans with general managers in underperforming territories.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in business development or sales within the retail market.
• Proven ability to expand company resources through building new business deals.
• In-depth understanding of the retail market and industry trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A college degree in communications, marketing, English, or a field that is business-related.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in hosting seminars and demonstrations at trade shows and conferences.
• Working knowledge of using HubSpot CRM.

Salary and Benefits:

• $60,000-$70,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.