Development Manager Job Opportunity at Techno Brain Ltd

Job Title:    Development Manager
Job Ref.:    UGBDM02
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Techno Brain Ltd
About Us:
Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. With operations in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, UAE, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Techno Brain provides custom software application and IT Products to clients across the globe. Techno Brain, a people oriented, leading custom software application development company in Africa, provides conducive work-environment and opportunity to lead & grow.

Job Requirements:
• Candidates with Post Graduation in IT background
• Overall 5+ yrs. of experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager role in an IT solution (ERP/CRM/SCM etc.) company
• Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets
• Should have experience in managing multiple customers and projects across geographies
• Bid Management and Proposal Preparation
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, technical and non- technical
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner    
• Experience 5+ Years    
• Desired skills; Hands on experience in managing, supporting and supervising business development department to close new deals with a focus on ERP in the manufacturing domain

Job Duties:
• Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
• Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements
• Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams
• Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research
• Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
• Planning and preparing presentations
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations

Deadline Date: 21/04/2014

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