The Business Development Executive is an integral part of the Global Revenue Generation division, focused predominantly on the UK and European market.

The position is responsible for driving new opportunities/prospects through to closure and is responsible for supporting the achievement of stated annual revenue targets for the region. The Business Development Executive will work in concert with various internal stakeholders to respond to the demand created through both direct and indirect marketing and sales methods. The Business Development Executive must be an effective networker and problem-solver that is comfortable working with all levels of a client organization.

This is a Remote role, we envisage 60% of the time you working from home and 40% travelling to potential clients.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Drive new business by developing relationships with prospective accounts through the following:

Deliver individual and collective sales revenue targets with prospective clients
Leverage, facilitate and drive CCi’s ERA3 sales methodology to ensure a systematic approach to opportunity development (discover, diagnose, design and deliver) through to opportunity closure and implementation success in coordination with the broader team
Ensure all communication and sales activities are documented and updated regularly in our CRM system to facilitate governance and reporting metrics
Ensure a competitive advantage is created and maintained through timely impactful communications and lasting impressions engaging with prospect to maintain continued support of CCi products and services
Using a consultative approach, own the diagnose, design and close stages on the sales process and have the knowledge and contacts to bring in the right experts at the right time to support the closing of that sale
Identify the decision-makers and influencers, understand the symptoms and causes discovering the prospect’s problems and challenges (pain points), mapping CCi value proposition to provide solutions to the prospect’s needs, and making CCi relevant to prospects
Develop a value hypothesis (including client return on investment) that will establish relationship/s with the C-Suite and core decision-makers, and create deep, meaningful and relevant engagements with qualified prospects
Help influence a client’s selection process and evaluation criteria
Coordinate face-to-face meetings with prospect clients and work with inside sales to conduct demo presentations and to continue to drive the sales process through client prospect relationship management
Manage the facilitation of proposals and negotiations while identifying and influencing key decision makers both externally and internally
Manage the facilitation of closing activities
Work closely with the Head of Sales Operations on the negotiation and execution of commercial and legal contracts (NDA’s, MSA’s, License Agreements and SOW’s)
Develop and manage to accurate and timely budget and forecasts
In conjunction with the Head of Sales Operations prepare weekly progress, pipeline and forecast reports to review with the regional team
Maintain product and services knowledge keeping abreast of CCi available and future offerings, ensuring a strong informed knowledge base

Growth Mindset:

Stay updated on industry trends, business development methodologies, and emerging technologies.
Positively challenge the Revenue Generation team with latest thinking to support the growth of the company
Maintains own professional development by regularly asking for feedback, proactively reflecting and identifying personal learning and development opportunities to grow as an individual.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

KPI 1: Actual revenue dollars achieved versus budget and prior year

KPI 2: # and % of AQLs and SQLs converted to Opportunities

KPI 3: # and % Opportunities closed

KPI 4: # and % growth in new accounts closed

KPI5: Length of time to close sale

KPI6: Quarterly Teamflect priorities met/exceeded expectations

Requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

· BA/BS in Engineering or Operations Management preferred or Business Administration (with an emphasis in Supply Chain or Finance and Accounting)

· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or equivalent experience in continuous improvement methodologies

PREFEREED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:MBA preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Experience selling software to Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations
Minimum of 7-10 years of consultative sales experience with a proven track record of driving a complex sales process to closure, preferably in a technical sales capacity
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
Lead generation and pipeline management experience required
Possess strong negotiation skills and understanding of executing commercial and legal contracts
Situational Leadership leaning to espouse critical thinking, problem solving, and data driven decision-making capability to assess and diagnose proper client approach
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, and ability to express technical concepts clearly and concisely in written proposals
Previous experience using Salesforce or other CRM required
Business acumen, financial analysis and reporting experience required
Possess excellent understanding of world class manufacturing principles, methodologies and practices
Possess an excellent understanding of supply chain optimization processes and practices to create an aligned and efficient value chain preferred
Possess the ability to collaborate with product SMEs and specialist consultants to design and customize solutions
Must be a self-starter that acts with a sense of urgency and has the fortitude to overcome rejection