OASIS Group is the largest privately-owned information management provider in Europe, securing and managing over 115 million barcoded items, 200TB of digital data, and scanning more than 17 million images per month.
Since forming in 1999 we have grown steadily, and we now employ over 1,700 Team Members across six countries.
Together we support more than 11,500 clients through our network of over 70 secure, monitored, and compliant record centres.
As our clients' single source partner for information management, we offer solutions that cover the full record lifecycle, including file storage; secure online access; data protection; business continuity; and secure destruction.
The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director UK&I, you will be responsible for delivering business growth by securing new accounts within a specific region or sector.
You will work alone and with colleagues in the marketing and communications team to identify prospects and create leads and opportunities.
By listening to the customer needs, combined with your understanding of records management, you will assess our chances of winning and conduct a rigorous bid / no-bid review.
Where the decision is to bid, you will be responsible for leading the development of compelling and differentiated proposals, engaging the wider organisation where required.
Key Responsibilities To identify prospects by researching our markets.
Through primary and secondary research gain an understanding of prospect organisation, including their corporate objectives, organisational structure and potential buyers, decision makers and influencers.
Build a professional network and create contacts and relationships.
Proactively create leads and opportunities by pitching to customers, listening to their needs, and identifying their underlying records and information management problems and challenges.
Monitor tender and other procurement platforms, identifying opportunities of potential interest for further assessment.
Undertake a bid / no-bid review of opportunities, evaluating both the commercial attractiveness of an opportunity and our chances of winning.
Use a tactical, solution focused approach, develop client proposals and tenders.
Maintain regular communications with the clients, gaining a regular update on bid/proposal progress and update Salesforce accordingly.
With appropriate input from the wider business, lead commercial or contractual negotiations with clients, to close deals.
Through the above activities gain an understanding of client/market needs, communicate these internally and work with the wider team to develop successful marketing and sales strategies.
Sales targets.
Conversion rates.
Sufficiency of sales pipeline.
Sales activity metrics.
Focus on new business growth with current client involvement limited to the onboarding phase.
Comply with all company policies and all relevant data protection legislation to ensure our clients and team members' sensitive and personal information are protected and processed in accordance with the law.
Adhere to all company policies and complete all mandatory training modules.
Report any potential or actual security, environmental or health and safety incidents to your line manager and/or the OASIS Compliance team as soon as you become aware of them.
Candidate Requirements Strong in-depth knowledge and experience demonstrated in strategic business development and sales within a corporate and/or large public sector environment selling Business to Business.
Depth of demonstrable experience working at this level in a similar role.
Must be flexible and remain professional whilst under pressure.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, curious and able to think creatively.
Excellent presentation, communication and report writing skills.
Excellent bid and tender writing skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Salesforce, and database applications.
Strong work ethic, results oriented with demonstrable attention to detail.
Ability to travel when required in the UK and ROI.
Current clean driving license.
The Company is required by law (Immigration Act 2016) to have proof of right to work in the UK, prior to commencement of employment.
The Company is required to conduct a background screening check as set out by the British Standards Institution BS7858 prior to commencement of employment.
OASIS is an equal opportunities employer.
The Company confirm that our legitimate interests comply with GDPR and data protection.
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