Business Development Manager

EllisKnight are partnered with a fanatic business based in Reading who tailor Managed Services that add value to technology solutions from Design to transition and Operation.

Our client is now looking for a Business Development Manager to develop and close Cyber Security software sales in large private and public sector enterprises. The role offers the opportunity for someone to make a real difference to a growing IT company and be a big part of a successful team by developing our Cyber Security solutions offering.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent sales skills and an understanding of how technology can meet business goals. This is a sales role, and in-depth technical knowledge is not required, but you must be a quick learner able to rapidly grasp ideas and absorb technical concepts. You will be engaging, persuasive, driven and ambitious with a strategic approach to sales.

Skills and Experience

You will be able to provide evidence of a successful professional sales career and demonstrate that you can:

• Build rapport and project credibility with senior decision makers.
• Build long term strategic relationships.
• Understand and empathise with end users challenges and requirements.
• Overcome objections and influence senior decision makers.
• Work hard without supervision and succeed in a new business role.
• You will provide energy, hard work, determination, sales skills and intelligence.