Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

Area9 IT Solutions provides technology solutions and services to customers across Australia. We are an award-winning IT provider with over 15 years history providing IT support services to over 500 clients and have two Datacentres that provide a range of Cloud Services to clients using technologies from industry leading vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, HP, Pure Storage and VMware.

We have a new position available for a Business Development Representative who will focus on developing new business in Queensland.

To be successful in this role you will be located in Queensland, Australia, have a current Drivers Licence and own vehicle and/or the ability to travel to customer sites as required. 

On offer is a salary-based remuneration package including:

• Base salary plus applicable Superannuation
• Mobile phone allowance
• Vehicle allowance
• Bonuses/Incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Flexible working conditions
• Staff discount 

We support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and are continuously developing a happy and safe place to work, creating a team of valued and long-term employees. We have a passion for professional development and employees have opportunity to achieve relevant industry certifications with training and costs provided by Area9. We offer staff discount on purchases from our online store and opportunity to join our Social club.

In this role you will:

• Generate new and existing business opportunities.
• Participate in developing marketing strategies.
• Prepare customer proposals and RFQ response support.
• Manage client accounts and understand their IT needs and objectives.
• Work closely with external and internal stakeholders.
• Represent Area9 products and services and arrange business meetings with prospective clients. 
• Have good understanding of our services and solutions, computer software packages, hardware and computer operating systems promoted by Area9. 
• Achieve sales accreditations for key Vendor technologies as required. 
• Support effective processes to manage customer information, tender responses, sales negotiation, prioritisation and communications.

Your Skills & Experience

• >5 years’ experience in IT solutions opportunity management, account management, Business Development and/or sales operations.
• Strong understanding of IT managed services and solutions.
• Previous experience and understanding of tendering processes and strategies.
• Excellent proposal writing and documentation skills.

 About you

• Commitment to customer satisfaction
• Smart and professionally presented
• Team player
• Outstanding negotiation skills and persuasive ability
• Articulate with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrable initiative
• Relationship building skills
• Energetic, autonomous self-starter
• Confident presentation skills
• A genuine enthusiasm for ICT solution selling
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

How to Apply

Upload your Resume and Cover Letter. If you have any enquiries please email us at **@area9.com.au 

Please note:

• Your application must be accompanied by a cover letter addressing the role requirements.
• Only Australian residents or those who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia are eligible to apply.
• A current Australian Drivers Licence and own vehicle is required for this role.
• You must be willing to undergo a National Police Check.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.