Business Development Manager (SaaS)

Job Description


Business Development Manager (SaaS)


VANRATH has partnered with a global leading eLearning provider that has offices around the globe. The organisation is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to their Customer acquisition team.

The successful candidate will work with a Hybrid working model 3 days at Home, and 2 days within the company's very modern Antrim office. Monday - Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional B2B Business Development individual to join a global 'tech for good' company that offers many routes for progression.

Salary/ Benefits:

An attractive benefits package accompanies a market leading base salary + an uncapped commission structure.

Benefits include income protection, private health insurance, performance bonuses and development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying, qualifying and developing new business opportunities within UK Private Sector / Corporate Organisations
  • Create a robust pipeline by reacting to marketing leads and inbound enquiries
  • Initiating outbound telephone, email and social media contact with potential customers
  • Dynamic pipeline management and accurate sales forecasting
  • Preparing quotations, proposals and business cases that will secure new business opportunities while managing the end-to-end sales process
  • Participation in virtual events and exhibitions to promote the company and actively network
  • Pro-actively contribute to team meetings and planning sessions
  • Remaining aware of the competitive landscape and be able to position the company's products effectively.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records within the CRM system to fully capture all sales activity and full customer journey


The Ideal Person:

  • 3+ years B2B sales experience, preferably in a SaaS/ Technology Sales environment
  • 3+ years proven track record in generating sales and winning new business
  • 3+ years' experience in building robust personal relationships and providing excellent customer service at all levels of the business
  • Proven record of consistently delivering against assigned target, while prioritising and delivering outstanding customer sales experience to clients, particularly via remote channels
  • Excellent IT skills



Desirable Criteria:

  • Proven business development track record in an established SaaS operation
  • Understanding and aptitude for digital products and services
  • Excellent communication skills, including strong and confident presentation skills to various levels of decision makers
  • Commercial awareness and focus on optimising business results
  • You have proven experience closing very large, complex deals over a long sales cycle and building strategic relationships
  • Demonstrable track record of driving incremental revenue generation via acquisition of new customers across a broad range of verticals within the Public Sector
  • Proven experience of leveraging social media platforms and an established network to build personal and company brand in a B2B environment e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter
  • Educated to degree in a Business/ related subject



For further insight into this vacancy and fantastic company please apply via the link below or contact Marty Caskey in the strictest confidence.