New Business Sales Manager

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1 year ago
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New Business Sales Manager

As a New Business Sales Manager, you thrive on identifying & prospecting new customers / clients within an assigned territory - A real "hunter" salesperson.

If you're a driven and ambitious Sales Manager, wanting to join a dynamic revenue generating team within the fascinating world of Intelligence, this is the role for you

Have fun while making money

The ideal candidate will have significant experience within any of the following sectors:

  • Trade Finance / FS,
  • Shipping,
  • Commodities,
  • Insurance sectors,

    As our next New Business Sales Manager, you will have a proven track record of delivering value through consultative selling.

    The New Business Sales Manager will have a strong background in offering sophisticated solutions such as SaaS platforms, business intelligence tools, and data analytics services. You should be skilled at identifying client needs and positioning insights-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive informed decision-making, and, ultimately, contribute to the success of our clients in these complex and dynamic industries.

    Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry 4.0 through our Futures business and Intelligence as a Service. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

    At Roke Intelligence, our vision is to redefine global standards in commercially outsourced professional intelligence. We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled advanced intelligence capabilities by seamlessly integrating the expertise and tradecraft of intelligence professionals with cutting-edge technology, including AI, machine learning, and advanced sensor technology data

    The Key Requirements...

  • SaaS Solutions / Platform sales experience
  • Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets - New Business Development
  • A strong customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service with a deep understanding of sales methodologies and best practices.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

    Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

    Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

    The Benefits and Perks...

  • Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of your monthly hours working at your base/client location, subject to role requirements
  • Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
  • Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
  • Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
  • Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off
  • Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

    Clearances...

    Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance.

    The Next Step...

    Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you

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