Connected Platforms is a Business IT service company based in Brisbane. We have a vacancy opening for an ICT Business Development Manager. We are looking for a qualified and well experienced candidate to join our team.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

· Gaining and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the employer’s and competitors’ products, services, and prevailing market conditions.

· Evaluating customers’ requirements and presenting products and services that best fulfill those needs.

· Preparing sales reports and maintaining records of business expenses, ensuring timely submission.

· Promoting the employer’s ICT products and services to both existing and potential clients.

· Preparing quotations, negotiating prices and credit terms, finalizing contracts, and documenting orders.

· Coordinating the delivery of goods, installation of equipment, and provision of related services.

· Providing sales management with reports on completed sales and the market performance of ICT products and services.

· Following up with clients to confirm satisfaction with purchased ICT products and services, coordinating necessary.

· Meeting with existing and potential client businesses to identify and pursue sales opportunities.

· Preparing lists of potential client businesses by researching trade directories and various other information sources.

· Modifications, and resolving any issues that may arise

Required Qualifications & Experience

· Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or a minimum of 5 years of experience and/or relevant vendor certification, may be accepted in place of formal qualifications.

Relevant Skills:

· Business Acumen skills

· The ability to sell products and services

· Client & Stakeholder Management skills

· Excellent Communication & Negotiation skills

· The ability to use your initiative

· Leadership & Team work skills

· Persuading skills

· Ambition and a desire to succeed