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Business Development Specialist - Rewards Data Intelligence
The Rewards Data Intelligence Business Development Specialist is responsible for the acquisition of new clients within a defined territory. The role holder will work closely with the Rewards Data Intelligence Country Leader in our Johannesburg office to define target organisations for our Rewards Data Intellligence offering within the Strategic and Enterprise segment.
The role will be responsible for developing a strong territory sales pipeline, moving prospects through the sale stages and winning new business.
This position requires strong product sales experience, self-motivation. An understanding of how Rewards Data Intelligence influences compensation planning.
Engages with prospective clients to promote and sell a portfolio of RDI products and/or services and solutions
Identifies and pursuits new logo sales opportunities for a defined target market
Pursue and develop relationships with affiliate groups to secure WTW as their preferred survey partner
Creates, monitors and revises lead generation plans to ensure a substantive sales opportunity pipeline
Provides regular updates and market feedback to the Data and Software Sales Leader on pipeline health
Qualifications
The Requirements
Proven new business generation experience in a competitive product environment, at least 2-3 years relevant experience
Uderstanding of compensation management practices within multiple industry sectors is an advantage
Strong interpersonal, negotiating and organizational skills
Self-Motivated, driven, and self-starter, tenacious with a positive attitude
Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English, additional Afrikaans is a plus
Excellent listener – able to probe, understand the issues, and respond with correct solutions
Cultural awareness to support international sales
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team environment
Numerate and Computer literate with a strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
A Post-Graduate University Degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing specialization will be a plus