IT Business Development Executive
- Location:
- Newcastle Upon Tyne jobs
,
Tyne and Wear jobs
- Salary:
- £20,000+ OTE (32k)
- Company:
- Newcastle University
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 23/11/2009 18:03
- Job id:
- 45880412
- Contact:
- Lydia Robinson
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/LR/J025
EMPLOYER NAME: Nimis Ltd
BUSINESS: Business Consultancy/ Training
WEBSITE: www.nimis.co.uk
LOCATION: Ouseburn, NE6
SALARY: Very competitive basic + commission
This vacancy is advertised by Newcastle University Careers Service as part of Graduate Apprentices*. It offers Newcastle University graduates (who have graduated in the last three years) the opportunity to undertake an initial twelve week paid contract within a North East based SME.
A permanent role will be available for the succesful candidate.
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Nimis Limited is a European provider of tender monitoring software and business support activities. From its offices in Ouseburn, Nimis delivers subscription based revenue generation services for Partners including Chambers of Commerce, Banks,Regional Development Agencies, Local Councils, private clients and Sector Support Networks. Products delivered and supported by its software division include TenderTap® providing daily tender alerts to thousands of companies and a knowledge base of over 3million contract and tender documents. Established 16 years ago, Nimis has now embarked upon a fast and exciting growth initiative and is on target to triple turnover this year.
ROLE INFORMATION:
Nimis are looking to strengthen their software team with someone capable of playing a key part in the development of new and existing accounts and the technical ability to provide technical support and training.
This successful candidate will have the ability to create new business opportunities from our current clients, whilst possessing the vision to identify potential areas of growth.
Nimis will appoint an individual who is capable of managing their part of the sales process.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Generate new client accounts.
- Develop existing clients.
- Technical support & training of clients.
- Pitch, negotiation and closure of contracts.
- Face-to-face client liaison.
- Attending trade shows as the Nimis representative.
- Dealing with client queries.
- Report writing, production of proposals and associated documentation.
This role offers fantastic career progression working within a leading and enterprising environment.
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Good educational history (A relevant IT degree preferred)
- Willingness to learn.
- Proactive.
- Motivated.
- Flexible.
- Determination.
Technical Skills for this role include: HTML, JavaScript, CSS and SQL. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience of MySQL, ColdFusion and VBA (training will be provided where appropriate). Knowledge of maintaining Microsoft servers and associated networks would also be beneficial
If this role sounds right for you and you have the required skills, please apply without delay by completing the online application form at forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=492 including J025 Business Development/ Marketing Executive as the Placement Title. If you encounter any difficulties submitting your application please contact graduate.apprentices@ncl.ac.uk
*TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRADUATE APPRENTICES YOU MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM NEWCASTLEUNIVERSITY WITHIN THE PAST 3 YEARS.
For more information please visit http://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/jobs/northeast/gradapprentices.php
Newcastle University Careers Service is able to offer free information and advice to unemployed and underemployed graduates who have studied outside Tyne & Wear and returned to the region. This includes CV & application checks, interview preparation and business start up advice. Please visit www.ncl.ac.uk/careers for more information
