Company Description

Ifotta provides genius level developers into the global software development marketplace.

Job Description

Ifotta is a Software development talent accelerator. We believe that superior software development talent and very intelligent software developers reside in Africa. We find these very intelligent people with software development skills, train and mentor them into highly professional software developers and make them available to the global market as remote Software Developers. Our developers are highly intelligent and professional at their work, saving client hours of development time and resources. We believe in getting the job done correctly, onetime and on budget.

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Coordinator to help us expand our clientele by driving sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of the Brand strategy.
Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization; Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network
Research and build relationships with new clients.
Develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
Attend industry functions, such as association events, exhibition and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Qualifications

Candidates must possess minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
Proven sales track record
Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
Market knowledge
Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to build rapport
Time management and planning skills