Business Development Manager

To drive the implementation of the business development strategies across South Spain. To originate and close new business opportunities and develop our security solutions.

Job Context :

Reporting to Country Manager, Spain & Portugal

Direct Reports : None

Key Responsibilities :

• To effectively plan, manage and implement new business opportunities in line with Country Manager, Spain and Pre-Sales Manager within the company's regional areas from origination to closing.
• To effectively assist the Country Manager, Spain by implementing the company regional sales, BD and Vertical Market strategy in line with European and HQ directives.
• To communicate and coordinate with the Sales organization in order to efficiently manage Hanwha Vision Sales Ecosystem (Distributors, Value Added Partners, System Integrators, etc).
• To effectively assist in the implementation of directives to achieve company regional business development targets.
• To work closely with the design agencies to develop complete security solutions for our customers.
• To develop key relationships with clients and continue to grow the client base in line with company strategies.
• To deliver technical customer training and provide on-site support at all levels.
• To plan and implement sales and customer retention and development in line with company drives and initiatives.
• To attend important project meetings with the European sales team.
• To analyze, evaluate and manage the effectiveness of his/her own business opportunities, methods, costs and results.
• To report to the Country Manager, Spain on all BD activities throughout the regions.
• To monitor and report upon CRM analysis.
• To promote positive relations with partners, vendors and distributors.
• To assist and support Hanwha Vision Technical and Marketing departments in the identification and creation of new offerings (vertical market driven solutions, marketing and sales materials, etc).
• To maintain and develop the company's image and reputation at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• A proven track record in a business development or sales role, preferably in either the CCTV or IT Industry.
• Extensive experience within key Design Agencies, Prescriptions, Systems Integrators.
• Knowledge of third party products, protocols and associated technologies.
• Industry related qualifications or a Business or Technical Degree Level Education would be advantageous.
• PC Literate - Intermediate & Advanced 'Microsoft Office' skills to include Excel.
• Ability to develop strong and lasting relationships with both internal company Directors/colleagues and key clients.
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and good clear judgement.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation of teams to achieve targets.
• Logical and well organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Displays a pro-active approach and is a 'solution finder'.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
• Ability to communicate on all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• English Language essential plus at least the local European language.
• Clean Driving License.

Performance Measurement :

• Business Development Managers performance is measured based on :
• Project Order intake in the assigned vertical and regional markets.
• Average Project Order Size in the assigned vertical and regional markets.
• Contribution to the overall performance of their regional business.

Location :

The jobholder will be field based – This role will involve extensive travel within the South of Spain (Andalusia) on a regular basis and travel around & outside of Spain may be required from time to time including the Hanwha Vision Europe, Avenida de la Transición Española, 24 Edificio Gamma – Planta Baja, 28108, Alcobendas, Madrid. Alternatively, the job holder could be located in Madrid, but will be expected to travel to Andalusia.