Delta Group established our EMEA operation in 1995 with region headquarters in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam to pursue Delta's corporate mission: "To provide innovative, clean and efficient energy solutions for a better tomorrow."​ For nearly 20 years, Delta EMEA continues to dedicate in R&D to support the most important businesses with advanced energy-saving technology and solutions. With the acquisition of Energy Systems business from Ascom, a Swiss company in 2003, and Eltek ASA, a Norwegian company in April 2015, Delta has inherited the excellent engineering resources and power design knowledge since 1906 and further development into telecom, industrial and medical markets. It is a significant step forward in Delta’s ability to offer complex high-power solutions, a broader product portfolio and strengthened Delta's position in the European market.

As a Business Development Specialist, you will be mainly responsible to increase VIVOTEK brand sales by creating demand and project leads through business development with SI, installer, large end-users and major influencer groups. The Business Development Specialist is responsible for developing, building and optimizing relationships with Key SI, End customer and Consultant for the responsible region. The Business Development Specialist is not in charge of distribution channel management, yet can suggest / introduce to VIVOTEK Regional Sales Manager potential candidates.

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for engaging in thought leadership practice with our partners, promoting the strength of our partnership and the solutions we deliver together. This position is mainly to cover DACH countries (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). it requires extensive travelling.

Job Responsibilities:

• Building-up and organizing business development activities in the country.

• Building and deepening the relations with systems integrators, distributors, consultants and end users to benefit the use of IP Video and VIVOTEK cameras

• Recommend proper VIVOTEK brand camera solutions and adequate product comparisons

• Generating, following-up and winning project leads in country and focus vertical markets

• Active involvement in tender specification of large projects, driving specification of VIVOTEK and convert such tenders into leads

• Presenting, discussing, adjusting and following-up technical and commercial solutions with the end-user and all relevant parties

• Develop and deliver a detailed business plan for those identified as strategic development and technology partners relevant to the region.

• Identifying, visiting on a regular basis and winning main decision makers

• Arrange and execute site visits to conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and speaking seminars

• Prioritize partners and opportunities and work with the Regional sales manager to ensure VIVOTEK is seen as the partner and camera vendor of choice in a best of breed solution.

• Determine quality of a prospect to responsibly pursue and manage time

• Actively participate in trade shows, seminars, webinars and other promotional sales activities

• Providing VIVOTEK with feedback on products, market sizes and trends, customers’/end-users’ needs and supporting collection of competitors’ information

• Prepare weekly report with new and existing projects, customer status updates

• Develop and track personal objectives and KPIs to measure performance

• Maintain CRM system and other reporting system, information exchange platforms

• Provide bi-annual business plan for review and action plan proposed to ensure VIVOTEK brand business development in the relevant region

• Conduct regular and required product introduction, technical training for distributors, system integrators, installer, end customers, etc..

• Provide remote or onsite sales/consultant service/support to meet project and customer needs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• You will be based in Germany

• Native German language and good English verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent knowledge of CCTV, networking principles and IP communication

• Possesses strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Strong public speaking skills, persistent and pro-active

• Multi-tasking and time management skills

• Proven track record with Account Management

• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications

• Responsible independent drive and excellent team player