The Business Development Manager (BDM) will own the end-to-end sales cycle, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), conducting product demonstrations, and driving new client acquisitions globally. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, results-driven, and skilled at building relationships with prospects. You will identify, engage, and convert qualified leads into long-term customers while collaborating closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions. This role is crucial in expanding the company’s global footprint and revenue growth.
Qualifications / Skills
Minimum Requirements for Candidates
Minimum 8 years of experience in sales roles within HR outsourcing, payroll outsourcing, PEO services, HRMS, ATS, or SaaS platforms.
Proficiency in CRM systems (HubSpot, Monday.com), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and business analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Google Apps).
Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Payroll Management, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience is also accepted.
Presentation Software: Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Google Slides for creating and delivering effective presentations.
Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
Familiarity with payroll, HRMS, and global compliance requirements is highly desirable.
Ability to identify customer pain points and align solutions to meet business needs.
Expectations for Ideal Candidates
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, communicative, organized, and well-spoken.
Strong understanding of global payroll compliance, data security standards, and SaaS implementation best practices.
Proficient in Project Management Software solutions like Monday.com.
Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Google Slides.
Responsibilities
Conducting market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities.
Analyzing market data to inform sales strategies and identify target customer segments.
Contributing to the development of pricing strategies and discount structures for different markets or customer segments.
Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract negotiation and closure.
Respond to RFPs and develop customized proposals that address client needs.
Conduct engaging product demonstrations and presentations tailored to client requirements.
Identifying opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional products or services to existing clients.
Identify and qualify sales opportunities through inbound and outbound activities, including email campaigns, calls, networking events, and social media outreach.
Research target accounts, identify key decision-makers, and create tailored prospecting strategies to penetrate accounts globally.
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent revenue growth.
Track and manage leads and opportunities using CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.).
Drive attendance for webinars, live demos, and conferences to generate leads.
Be available for client meetings and product demonstrations outside standard business hours as required.
Work closely with sales, marketing, implementation, and operations teams to ensure seamless handoffs and successful client onboarding.
Coordinate business development activities and RFP responses across multiple teams within the company, including QCRM, Product, and Compliance teams.
Negotiating partnership agreements and managing ongoing relationships.
Providing feedback from the field to the product team on market needs, customer pain points, and potential product enhancements
Review and update sales collaterals, including sales presentations and technical proposals, to ensure alignment with market trends and company offerings.