Business Development Executive

About the job The Business Development Executive (BDE) role is an experienced, aggressive sales professional; the main responsibility includes sourcing and selling new business for Sogeti, part of Capgemini. You will cultivate and grow partnerships with clients to support them in advancing their programs. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders and negotiate with clients to drive projects forward leveraging our services. Candidates must be based in the Houston area and be open to traveling throughout the Houston Metro-area for client engagements. What you will do at Sogeti Expand Sogeti's portfolio of solutions and professional services within the Texas Division, focusing on key clients based in Houston Metro area. Strategize, plan, and execute business development and solution sales. Originate and qualify leads via cold‑calling, networking, social media, events and/or other sources and develop relationships with C level executives within targeted accounts. Engage with Sogeti's Technology leaders and solutions experts to deliver cutting edge solutions to clients. Maintain and grow client relationships. Induce solutions and ideas to help clients improve their business performance. Work in an entrepreneurial environment with a high level of senior management access. Network and build relationships internally and externally with Sogeti consultants and clients. What you will bring 10+ years experience in business development roles selling IT solutions and services A strong local network of clients in the local geography Experience with the consultative sales approach in analyzing challenges of potential clients and conveying ROI and TCO concepts to CXO level management Good understanding of targeted industry business environments, issues and the trends affecting technology spend A well‑documented track record of achieving annual sales quotas of $10MM+ Excellent oral and written communication skills and outstanding presentation skills Experience with Sales pipeline reporting, forecasting and related CRM tools Ability to work in a global organizational and service delivery environment Demonstrated commitment to stay abreast of industry trends and technical advancements within the industry sectors and enterprise markets Ability to work in a fast paced, competitive sales culture High level of personal and professional integrity Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Life at Sogeti Flexible work options 401(k) with 150% match up to 6% Employee Share Ownership Plan Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance 100% Company-Paid Mobile Phone Plan 3 Weeks PTO + 7 Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Adoption, Surrogacy & Cryopreservation Assistance Subsidized Back-up Child/Elder Care & Tutoring Career Planning & Coaching $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement & 20,000+ Online Courses Employee Resource Groups Counseling & Support for Physical, Financial, Emotional & Spiritual Well-being Disaster Relief Programs About Sogeti Part of the Capgemini Group, Sogeti makes business value through technology for organizations that need to implement innovation at speed and want a local partner with global scale. With a hands‑on culture and close proximity to its clients, Sogeti implements solutions that will help organizations work faster, better, and smarter. By combining its agility and speed of implementation through a DevOps approach, Sogeti delivers innovative solutions in quality engineering, cloud and application development, all driven by AI, data and automation. Become Your Best Disclaimer Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant: Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini. Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $110,000 - $125,000. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company-s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Sogeti is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capgemini