Overview

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SALES MANAGER – DATA SERVICES

NITEL (www.nitel.mw), a premier provider of technological solutions that drive business and simplify life, seeks to recruit a Business Development and Sales Manager for its Data Services vertical.

Scope
This is a senior management position tenable at NITEL Head Offices in Blantyre and reporting to the Head of Business Development and Sales.

The Business Development and Sales Manager – Data Services will lead Business Development and Sales strategy for our Data Services Division in the enterprise and government markets in order that core growth objectives and key results are realised; be the key interface with NITEL’s clients and partners; execute marketing and customer acquisition initiatives for NITEL’s Data Services vertical which comprises NITEL VPN, the leading network service for enterprise, ISP and, Data Centre and Hosting Services; and, generation of
comprehensive strategy-informing business development reports and analytics to executive management.

Candidate Baseline Attributes
The ideal candidate is a possessor of a successful record of developing new business; substantial experience in an active sales organisation; first rate organization capabilities and effective leadership skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

Ability to work independently without close supervision;
A strong focus on meeting sales targets and the ability to work in a highly professional team environment;
An outgoing personality with strong customer orientation.
Ability to generate leads and turn them into sales, Creative problem solving and sound decision making skills;
Ability to develop and foster strong customer relationships,
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Guideline Qualifications and Experience
The preferred candidate will be a holder of a Bachelor of Business Administration or other Marketing-biased university degree; with a Masters degree conferring a distinctive added advantage; be a holder of Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) of the United Kingdom; and at least 4 years’ experience in selling technical products and services.

Application Criteria
If you’re the sort of person for whom this opportunity to work in an inspiring dynamic environment and work with driven game-defining teams is exciting, then we would like to hear from You.

To apply, forward a motivation letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae specifying qualifications, experience, contact telephone numbers, email and addresses of 3 traceable references; and copies of certificate to the address below by 17.00 on Friday 10th February 2023:

Business Development and Sales Manager Vacancy;
Attention: The Head of Business Development and Sales;
NITEL;
Old Reserve Bank of Malawi Building,
Victoria Avenue;
P O Box 384;
Blantyre.

Applications may also be submitted by email at [email protected]