Data Centre Solutions Business Development Manager

To drive cables & connectivity categories into new customers in Ireland. Your focus will be on driving sales and developing new business within the cables category, placing cables in existing customers and targeting new customers, increasing customer breadth and spend within this category. The candidate will be focused on achieving KPI’s set in line with the Vendor and Company’s business strategy and be committed to continuous professional development, to promote and present the key features of the vendor to our customers. A key part of the role will be engaging and promoting the Vendor with our existing and potential new customers by many means of communication including face to face meetings telephone, social media, email, video conference and more. Role Responsibilities Pipeline management and weekly forecasting of business generated in collaboration with Sales. Management of internal processes relating to the vendor. Build and deliver on a customer business plan, delivering against pre‑agreed KPIs on a quarterly basis then working to fully execute on agreed plan. Enable the sales teams to ensure accurate and timely management of all quotations. Support on initiatives that can build presence and sales via the ecom platform. Communicate and articulate CMS’ value proposition and strategy to prospects and customers to differentiate CMS from its competitors. Maintain high levels of customer service ensuring that CMS remains a valued and key supplier. Work closely with Marketing to drive brand awareness activity. Always act as an ambassador and representative of CMS Distribution to ensure a professional image for the Company. Actively contribute and act as a role model to the CMS values. Skills & Personal Attributes Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales. Experience at vendor, reseller, or distributor Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate eloquently in both written and verbal formats, both face-to-face and remotely Mature, responsible, and professional attitude to work. Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of different functional areas: Operations, Marketing, Sales, Support, etc. Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively. Proactive work style: ability to take initiative and work well within a busy vibrant sales environment. Has commercial and business awareness with a good level of negotiation and influencing skills. Proficient user of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro‑diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr CMS Distribution