Advent Interactive is looking for an experienced Sales & Business Development Associate to perform necessary activities and to generate leads, qualify them and convert them into new business. The Sales & Business Development Associate will be meeting clients (local) and providing sales support via phone, email and video conferencing applications to local and international leads.

• The Business Development Executive will generate leads and drive new business via cold calling, email marketing and using other mediums and tools.


• Identify new business opportunities through lead generation for the company’s whole technology portfolio.


• Identify business needs and build an instant rapport with customers.


• Sell consultatively and coordinate with other departments accordingly.


• Act as a company representative and display a professional approach at all times.


• Provide excellent customer service and keep customers up to date when necessary.


• Work closely with the marketing department to optimise the marketing strategy, messaging and sales collateral. Work within the business on optimising the positioning of the company and its service offering


• Report on sales performance and sales forecasting on regular basis

Incentives:

Base Salary + Commission on every finished project.

Essentials

• Fluency in English


• Strong Interpersonal Skills


• At least 1 year sales experience in software and web applications


• Proven track record of generating leads and consistently exceeding their targets.


• Clear understanding and skill in being able to lead consultative approach to sales.


• Commercial awareness and background in the software industry.


•  Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.


• Excellent writing skills


• Ability to communicate with skill and emotional awareness.


•  Ability to deal with customers effectively in stressful situations.


• Strong organisational skills and capable of planning complex pieces of work.


• High level of computer literacy.