DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.
Duties & Responsibilities
ENVIRONMENT :
A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a Digital Partner & Business Development Manager whos ready to take their growth to the next this role youll drive expansion through two main channels : building strong partnerships with CRM helpdesk and SaaS resellers (think Salesforce Zoho Zendesk Freshworks HubSpot) and selling their unified communications (UC) contact centre (CCaaS) and embedded telephony solutions directly to businesses of all sizes. They are looking for someone with a strong entrepreneurial mindset equal parts relationship builder and deal closer. Youll be just as comfortable pitching to enterprise clients as you are creating value-driven partnerships with software providers. If you have experience selling into SaaS platforms or building partner ecosystems this is your chance to make a big impact in a fast-growing space.
DUTIES :
Partner Development & Enablement
- Identify recruit and onboard new SaaS resellers and ecosystem partners who can embed the companys telephony solutions.
- Educate and enable partners through product training integration support and go-to-market planning.
- Drive partner-led sales growth through relationship management incentives and co-selling support.
- Structure and manage partner contracts ensuring clear commercial terms and compliance.
Direct Sales & Business Development
Actively prospect and close new business across the companys full solution portfolioBuild a robust personal sales pipeline and manage the full sales lifecycle from lead to close.Conduct client presentations needs analysis and solution design in collaboration with pre-sales teams.Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within partner-referred and direct accounts.Market Engagement & Strategy
Represent the company at industry events partner showcases and digital marketplaces.Provide regular feedback to product and marketing teams on partner needs competitor activity and market trends.Help shape the companys partner ecosystem strategy and associated go-to-market effortsREQUIREMENTS :
Qualifications and Experience :
Matric essentialRelevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience essential5 years in business development partnerships or sales roles in the SaaS telecoms or tech integration space.Demonstrated success in both direct selling and channel / partner development.Experience working with or selling into platforms like Salesforce Zoho Zendesk Freshworks or HubSpot is a strong advantage.Strong understanding of UCaaS and CCaaS solutions along with the ability to articulate technical features and benefits to a variety of stakeholders.Experience in a White Label partner ecosystem or SaaS-based business model.SKILLS ATTRIBUTES
Strong commercial acumen and relationship-building abilities.Consultative selling approach with excellent communication and presentation skills.Self-starter who can manage both strategic partner growth and individual sales targets.Comfortable navigating both technical and commercial conversations with partners and clients.Digital Proficiency : Encompassing confident use of digital technologies critical evaluation of digital content responsible online behavior engagement for learning and work information and media literacy digital content creation and digital safety awareness to thrive in a technologically driven environment.Communication & Negotiation Skills : Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively engage with senior stakeholders manage complex sales cycles present and navigate challenging negotiations.Strategic Thinking : Ability to think strategically prioritize efforts and develop actionable plans to drive long-term business growth.Self-Starter & Motivated : High degree of self-motivation resilience and ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.Efficacy : Ability to work with urgency and accuracy balancing multiple priorities effectively.Sales Mindset : Sales-driven mindset with a history of meeting or exceeding targetsWhile we would really like to respond to every application should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS :
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Desired Experience & Qualification
Digital Partner Business Development Leader CPT
Key Skills
Marketing & Sales,Business Administration,Bid,Instrumentation & Control,HACCP
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1