Tactical Sales & Business Development Manager 1📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is seeking a full-time Tactical Sales & Business Development Manager 1 to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to driving sales growth and identifying new business opportunities within the transport sector. The position involves collaborating with colleagues to leverage strategic sales and business development expertise in a fast-paced environment. The primary focus will be on understanding customer needs and aligning Alstom's comprehensive portfolio of rail transport solutions with market demands.
Role Objectives and Responsibilities
The Tactical Sales & Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and generating leads by analyzing the installed base, assessing customer fleet conditions, and matching Alstom's offerings to specific customer requirements. This role also involves replicating successful approaches by leveraging Return of Experience (RoE) and best practices from other Alstom units. Key responsibilities include:
- Driving business development by promoting and selling Alstom's short-cycle services portfolio to end customers.
- Meeting or exceeding sales targets while maintaining healthy gross margins.
- Gathering comprehensive customer insights, including hassle maps, stakeholder analysis, and competition analysis.
- Analyzing the installed base and aligning it with Alstom's service solutions.
- Engaging effectively with all levels of the customer organization.
- Leading and developing capture plans with support from the tender team.
- Ensuring smooth contract transitions to Project Managers upon successful award.
- Contributing to improving the accuracy of installed base data.
- Providing continuous feedback to the Services Product Line to enable portfolio adjustments and enhancements.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory qualifications for this role include a graduate degree in Engineering or Business. A master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable. Proven experience in sales and business development is required. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscapes.
- Graduate degree in Engineering or Business (mandatory).
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration (desirable).
- Proven experience in sales and business development.
- Strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscapes.
- Experience in sales of digital solutions and understanding of co-creation sales approaches is a plus.
- Knowledge of CRM software is an advantage.
- A rolling stock technical background, including maintenance and operation knowledge, is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should possess a range of skills to succeed in this role, including strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential. Additional skills that are advantageous include:
- Sales and Business Development
- Strategic Planning and Proactive Execution
- Customer Needs Analysis, Market Analysis, and Competition Analysis
- Installed Base Analysis and Service Solutions Alignment
- Sales Target Achievement and Gross Margin Maintenance
- Customer Insights Gathering and Stakeholder Analysis
- Capture Plan Development and Contract Transition Management
- Data Accuracy Improvement and Portfolio Feedback
- Communication, Negotiation, and Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Digital Solutions Sales and Co-creation Sales Approaches
- CRM Software Knowledge
- Rolling Stock Technical Knowledge, including Maintenance and Operation
- Teamwork, Adaptability, Resilience, and a Customer-Focused Mindset
Work Context
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to Alstom's mission of advancing greener and smarter mobility solutions globally, connecting cities and reducing carbon emissions.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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