Job Qualifications / Attributes:

The candidate must be self-motivated, driven, and enjoy an environment in which an enthusiastic attitude is a must. An ideal candidate would have the following attributes:

• An interest in the infrastructure industry
• Previous Business Development, Sales or Account Management experience
• Experience in an outside and/or inside sales role
• Experience working with and presenting to senior level executives

As well as being enthusiastic, organised, presentable and personable, candidates should have excellent written Japanese and English communication skills.


Job Description:
As an Account Manager based in the Hong Kong office, the candidate will be responsible for helping the overall sales efforts in Asia, with a specific focus on the Japanese marketplace.  The role will focus on: lead generation, prospecting, arranging and running demonstrations and meetings with key decision makers, and managing trials.  Other aspects of the role will include negotiations, client management, client retention and renewals for the Inframation subscription product suite.  The role provides an ideal opportunity for individuals wishing to gain an insight into the increasingly topical world of Infrastructure with a fast growing product. 

Initial key responsibilities include:

• In depth lead generation to identify suitable targets across Japan
• Support for the Head of Sales, also based in Hong Kong on all aspects of the sales cycle for the Japanese market
• Selling the Inframation product suite to new clients on a consistent monthly basis by arranging meetings and demonstrations with new prospects
• Management of trials to deliver the value proposition
• Build IG’s brand and recognition in Asia
• Live/remote product demonstrations for prospects, trials and existing clients
• Managing an existing client base whilst ensuring these clients renew their subscriptions
• Develop and cultivate relationships at the highest levels within client base and prospects
• Identify and deliver increased revenues combined with excellent service levels
• Managing own territory and deliver agreed monthly revenue targets
• Travelling to territory (30%-40% travel required)

Reporting to

• Head of Sales, Asia-Pacific, IG
  

Package

Good basic commensurate with experience, plus excellent commission structure
Pension, life and health cover.

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