▷ High Salary: Senior Sales Consultant

The Planet Group
Bristol
1 year ago
Applications closed

The Planet Group is a leading provider of outsourcedhuman capital and consulting solutions within the Technology andProfessional Services sectors. Utilising our unique delivery modelwe specialise in sourcing top talent for market leading clientsacross the UK & Europe. We are relentless in connecting ourclients with the most qualified, credible and reliable people inthe industry.Our Planet Technology division is an award-winningtechnology search and staffing firm with a long history withWorkday. Planet Technology’s Enterprise Systems practice has theexperts, consultants and teams for your integration projects andupgrades, including those that specialize in Workday, ERP, SAP,ServiceNow, Oracle, Big Data, Advanced Analytics, Cloud, EHR andLIMS.Role Summary:As a Business Development Manager, you will playa pivotal role in developing and executing our business growthstrategy, specifically around Workday and expanding into SAP,Oracle, and ServiceNow. The ideal candidate has a strong salesbackground within the technology staffing or consultingindustry.Key Responsibilities:Contacting potential clients toestablish rapport, arrange meetings and build businessrelationshipsResearching organizations and individuals to find newopportunitiesIncreasing our footprint and revenues of currentcustomers while attracting new onesFinding and developing newclientsAttending conferences, meetings, and industryeventsDeveloping quotes and proposals for clientsDeveloping goalsfor the development and business growth and ensuring businesstargets are metCareer growth – build out your business and growinto a team lead role. Subsequently move into manager level andbeyond as the teams and company growRequirements:Bachelor’s degreein business, marketing or related fieldExperience in ERP sales suchas Workday, SAP, Oracle, ServiceNowStrong communication skills andIT fluencyAbility to manage complex projects andmulti-taskExcellent organizational skillsAbility to flourish withminimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertaintyProficient inWord, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointComfortable using a computerfor various tasksREADY TO BE PART OF SOMETHING AMAZING?The PlanetGroup is one of the largest consulting and staffing firms in theU.S. with growing operations across Europe, India, and LATAM. Ourfamily of companies provides a team-oriented environment where youcan take your career to the next level. If youre searching for acompany that is committed to your long-term growth and success, ateam of like-minded driven people who can help you develop as aprofessional, and a place where youll be rewarded for yourefforts.... youve come to the right place!Youre in Good CompanyThePlanet Group has been named a Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firm andone of the Largest US Staffing Firms, and all of our staffingcompanies won a “Best of Staffing” award fromClearlyRated.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionJoin a company thatputs diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront. ThePlanet Group celebrates our differences and fosters an environmentwhere each person can bring their authentic self to work. Employeesare encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, andentrepreneurial spirits. Our DEI Committee is focused on listeningto employee feedback and providing regular DEI-centric resourcesand activities such as trainings, celebrations, lunch & learns,employee resource groups, and more.

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