Business Development Manager- KSA

Company Name: ViewSonic
Location: SaudiArabia

Responsible for Sales and business development in the KSA, particularly through the corporate channel. Be the Promotor for ViewSonic products, creating excitement in the customer base to drive sales and to engage new reseller and corporate partners.

You will have an existing client base to work from and look to develop your network through new business and business development.

Recommend local product requirements, competitive landscapes, local pricing, local training of internal and external sales, locally execute product strategies for ViewSonic products, identify new sales opportunities, coordinate local development of products in existing and new markets. Develop and implement local and centrally defined marketing programmes resulting in additional sales.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage the business from end-to-end and ensure profitable growth.
• Proactively suggest required changes/plans to meet and exceed the respective targets
• Monitor competitor and market activity to provide sales positioning arguments, value propositions, objection handling, and competitive positioning. 
• Selective targeting of new strategic customers in KSA, instituting new programmes, and improving communication between ViewSonic and the target companies.
• Develop reseller strategies and tactical opportunities within the assigned accounts.
• Develop a methodology to plan and track profitability down to account level.
• Effectively implement all corporate programmes and initiatives.
• Work closely with the rest of ViewSonic Sales Team, Product Marketing and Supply Chain Departments to optimise product plans and availability (specifications etc) with market opportunities.
• Attend trade shows, conduct seminars, participate in reseller sales events, conduct product training and prepare and deliver executive level presentations as required. 

COMMUNICATION & LIAISON

• Visit customers on a regular basis to provide the correct levels of direct customer contact
• Provide a fast friendly and efficient response to the demands of the defined customer base
• Provide both sales and product training to customers as required.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts by product on a regular basis.
• Provide information on both market and product trends to assist in the future development of the product portfolio.
• Monitor market conditions to provide accurate pricing information and recommendations.
• Work as a team player at all times by providing assistance to other employee partners as required.
• Control costs within own area.
• Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by the company.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years IT or CE Electronic goods experience in a Product Management / Sales role with experience of dealing with IT reseller and distribution accounts in the computer or display market
• Professional selling skills
• Sound business acumen
• Aggressive, autonomous, assertive, creative and customer driven
• Creativity and an ability to bring new products to market. 
• Must be a team player and be able to develop business plans and sales.
• Excellent Presentation and Communication skills
• Good business sense and understanding of business processes
• Ability to work with deadlines and end-dates in a marketing environment
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  SalesBusiness Development

• Industries

  Information Technology and ServicesComputer Hardware