Looking for a Business Development Manager EdTech - UK & Ireland
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility for growing weConnect sales revenue and funnel by actively targeting large enterprise within key focused vertical sectors
Implement, cultivate and maintain strong relationships within the sales channel consisting of system integrators, local partners and end-users to maximize Barco’s reach and presence on the market with collaborative educational products
Develop and maintain the ideal sales channels in the region and assure continuous business growth, by actively targeting learning departments at corporates
Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing deals for the corporate market
Assist and participate in trade shows and events within the region and follow-up leads
Develop strong internal relationships with functional leaders in Barco HQ to ensure harmonious working relationships
Monitor technology and market factors and provide market intelligence and competitive analysis back to sales management, segment marketing, and product management
Provide regular forecasting and identify showstoppers to potential opportunities and report back to your Sales Director
Weekly updates on your account prospect activities and manage your funnel through Barco SalesForce CRM
We Are Looking For a New Colleague Who
Has a degree in economics or engineering, or equivalent experience
Has proven sales experience to key accounts as well as a partner-based business approach
Is a hunter: contacting prospects in order to turn them into customers
Understands Solution and Value Selling, “Selling to the customer ‘needs”
A good understanding of selling services and cloud-based SaaS platforms/ solutions
Is a high-level sales negotiator with outstanding relationship building
Previous experience in collaborative learning products/network would be an advantage
Shows successful practice in developing sales strategies, building and managing funnel and business plans
Has a good technical understanding or technical background
Is willing to travel extensively within the UKI as well as some international travels