Director of Business Development

at  TAK Communications

Description:
Through a combination of bold vision, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence, TAK Communications is building an unprecedented and exciting growth curve. We have an amazing career opportunity for a leader who will be key to driving growth by generating new revenue streams and expanding upon our existing business relationships.
Our ideal Director of Business Development candidate will have a significant impact on TAK’s success through the identification and pursuit of new opportunities that will expand our customer base, increase revenues, and grow profitability. If you are driven, competitive by nature, and known as a connector who is extremely networked in the telecommunications industry – we want to meet you!

Requirements:

• 10+ years of telecommunications industry experience in sales, market development, and account management.
• Proven history of successful development/implementation of sales strategies, public policy outreach and the strategic partner development. .
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others, particularly strategic partners, in the achievement of tangible results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build/maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset – ability to evaluate data, identify trends and patterns, and make data-driven decisions.
• Initiative-taking, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and very growing industry.
• Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability for extensive travel as required

• Develop and, taking a hands-on approach, implement comprehensive new market development and sales strategies in alignment with TAK’s business goals and objectives.
• Leverage your network and expertise to identify new business opportunities, analyze market trends/competitors, and establish strategic partnerships with industry and government players.
• Attend industry networking, government roundtables and business generation events as a TAK representative.
• Ability to speak to, and explain in public forums, how TAK can achieve industry wide objectives for potential customers.
• Oversee all aspects of the sales process, from lead generation to contract negotiation and closure, always ensuring a seamless customer experience.
• Analyze and report on government activities that can drive business to TAK.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Collaborate internally to ensure alignment and the maximization of cross-functional effectiveness.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of telecommunications industry experience in sales, market development, and account management.
• Proven history of successful development/implementation of sales strategies, public policy outreach and the strategic partner development. .
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others, particularly strategic partners, in the achievement of tangible results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build/maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset – ability to evaluate data, identify trends and patterns, and make data-driven decisions.
• Initiative-taking, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and very growing industry.
• Strong organizational skills – ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability for extensive travel as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran