Business Development Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

ZKTeco is a world-leading manufacturer of biometrics readers (facial, vein, fingerprint palm) access controls, time attendance, turnstiles and barriers, security cameras, metal detectors, car park & vehicle management solutions, X-Ray inspection, integrated security solutions, and embedded biometric and radio-frequency identification modules.

Job Description

Develops and sustain long-lasting relationships with customers.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Develop growth strategies focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction  
  • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
  • Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings to upsell company products 
  • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
  • Developing quotes and proposals for clients
  • Monitoring customer satisfaction with existing clients to ensure service delivery.
  • Responsible for searching for bids and the full cycle of the acquired projects
  • Leads solution development efforts that best address end-user needs.
  • Provide product and sales training to clients.
  • Maintaining an accurate record of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and customer complaints.
  • Informing management of possible product improvements and changes to ensure that company products meet current market needs
  • Drive adoption of company programs among assigned partners. 
  • To constantly develop new strategies to increase sales e.g identify markets to target with advertising and promotional efforts or determine how to best set the company apart from its competitors
  • Facilitate cold and warm calls to prospective leads; schedule and follow through on calls with leads and current customers and encourage purchases.
  • Conduct extensive online research, at all times understanding marketing and sales strategies from all major ecommerce retailers
  • Actively participate in scheduled internal weekly and annual sales meetings, preparing in advance to share relevant and beneficial information
  • Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned partner accounts.
  • Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet partner performance objectives and partners’ expectations.
  • Liaise with technical support team members regarding customer requests or technical questions from customers
  • Maintaining an accurate record of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and customer complaints.
  • Inform management of possible product improvements and changes to ensure that company products meet current market needs
  • Attend trade exhibitions and industry events to learn about cutting-edge products and sales

Qualifications

Bachelor degree from a reputable higher institution

  • 5 years of relevant work experience

  • Proven experience working as a business development officer or similar role

  • Highly motivated and target driven

  • Established relation with integrators/installers is an advantage

  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team

  • The ability to travel as may be required

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving

  • Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills

  • Excellent time management skills & presentation skills.

  • Excellent oral & written skills interpersonal skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office application

Additional Information

Prior Experience in a Tech Space is Highly Considered

Knowledge of Partnership Deals

Strong business acumen

Preferable Male for gender balance

Remuneration 

Competitive

Travel Allowance

Commission based