Business Development Executive

Company Description

Every question matters, every pathway, direction, thought process and conversation. Because every challenge makes us stronger, more knowledgeable, more determined and more valuable to our clients.

We’re not big on egos and we’re not for the faint hearted. We stand for camaraderie, collaboration and change.

Welcome to Data Intellect.

Challenge Accepted.

Job Description

As a member of the business development team, you will be required to:

• Proactively manage existing client base, building on positive trusting relationships and identifying opportunities to increase headcount
• Increase sales in line with the Team Sales Plan, via identifying opportunities with new clients or existing client base
• Suggest in-house product or technical developments based on Client feedback or requirements
• Be highly motivated, able to plan and manage your own time and resources and have excellent communication skills

Day-to-day duties typically include:

• Liaising with Clients to understand their requirements, arrange interviews of suitable consultants and close out sales deals
• Attending Client meetings and conducting relationship reviews regularly
• Writing reports that provide feedback to the management team about customer meetings, client requirements and their strategic outlook
• Proactive feedback on market insights
• Completing onboarding documentation relating to Data Intellect consultants joining a new client or extending with an existing client
• Researching organisations and individuals online
• Assisting other Business Development team members
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events

Qualifications

Experience and skills required:

• At least four years’ Sales, Business development or Technical Pre-Sales experience
• An understanding of Software Development or technologies such as q/kdb+, Java, Javascript, UI tech or cloud
• Knowledge of the Services industry, particularly Financial Services is advantageous
• Skilled in prioritizing and triaging opportunities, ability to prioritise workload
• Negotiation prowess
• Leadership experience or a willingness to become a leader
• Ability to work independently and as part of a globally distributed team
• Ability and willingness to work hours as required to complete the task
• Ability to travel as and when required

Additional Information

What’s on offer:

• Flexible working – we offer hybrid working so our people can achieve that elusive work/life balance.
• Continuous professional development – we offer extensive paid for training, ranging from leadership to specific technical skills.
• Internal progression opportunities - we run biannual internal promotion processes and monthly 121s with your people leader to support and guide you in the right direction.
• International travel opportunities – whether you’re a home bird or as jetsetter, we offer the opportunity to work in London, New York, Hong Kong & Singapore to name a few…
• Healthcare cover – to give you peace of mind when it comes to your health
• Generous referral scheme – we love to see referrals coming through and referring a friend means cash for you!
• Regular social events, prizes and giveaways – our talented social committee work hard all year round to provide exciting events across all regions and they’re open to suggestions.

A little background on DI

Simply put – we turn big data problems into smart data solutions

At our core, Data Intellect is a data and technology consultancy firm. Our key area of expertise is financial and capital markets technology solutions. However, the utility of these solutions allow us to apply fintech data expertise to other industries such as smart energy and healthcare.

This proprietary offering is complemented by a wealth of experience in data engineering, electronic trading systems, data capture applications, regulatory and compliance systems and middle and back-office enterprise web solutions.

Fair employment and equal opportunities

Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you have a disability, accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection processes.

Ready to accept the challenge?

Apply now.