Aggreko hiring a Prospection Analyst.
About Aggreko plc
Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better future. A future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed. That’s why at Aggreko, we work ‘round the clock, making sure our customers get the electricity, heating and cooling they need, whenever they need it – all powered by our trademark passion, unrivalled international experience and local knowledge. From urban development to unique commercial projects and even humanitarian emergencies, we bring our expertise and equipment to any location, from the world’s busiest cities to some of the most remote places on earth. Every project is different, so we listen first and design a system supported by our service anywhere, to any scale. Transforming the lives and livelihoods of individuals, organisations and communities across the globe.
Purpose of the Job
To take a medium term approach to developing business opportunities within new and existing markets. To establish relationships with stakeholders and gain as much competitive advantage for Aggreko as possible. To provide the sales teams with very high probability of awards for them to conclude.
The Sales Lead Generation Specialist is responsible for prospecting, qualifying leads and generating new sales opportunities to support the Business Development Managers. This individual will be a highly motivated, self-starter able to identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources including inbound marketing leads, prospect lists, discovery and individual research. A dynamic personality with a drive to reach decision makers is essential!
Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities
- Source new business opportunities across allocated markets
- Analyze marketing trends and continually build a knowledge of industry trends, opportunities and innovations to create valid business reasons
- Research and prospect new business
- Analyzes the market’s potential, researches account, identifies key players and generates interest
- Build and cultivate prospect relationships by initiating communications and conducting follow-up communications in order to move opportunities through the sales funnel
- Take a consultative approach to understanding customer needs and identifying the right Aggreko solution to solve those business challenges
- Conduct a needs analysis and determine prospects pain points to determine how Aggreko’s service offerings will speak to those needs
- Finds new and innovative ways of engaging with prospects
- Routs qualified opportunities to the appropriate business development managers for further development and closure
- Reports database and prospecting activities into the CRM system
- Ensures that project pipeline remains optimized for continuous project business growth
- Adept at prospecting and understanding of the consumer sales cycle (i.e. prospecting, overcoming objections and setting appointments)
- Aggreko places a strong emphasis on health, operational safety and environmental protection. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, operating procedures and compliance to local legislation.
Person Specification/Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree, technical discipline may be advantageous
- Have « hands-on » approach on Power sector and be prepared to generate actionable partnership ideas without significant direction
- Good knowledge of customer economics, with ability to identify and develop new business solutions in Power generation
- Experience in customer exposure at executive level in power generation or other industrial equipment industries
- Proven work experience as a Sales/Commercial/BD in Energy Industry
- A proven track record of strong client relationships.
- Good knowledge of customer economics, with ability to identify and develop new business solutions in Power generation
- 3 years of Sales prospecting experience in Energy Industry with proven track record in developing business and generating new opportunities pipeline.
- Approximately 50% – 70% travel is required.
Desired Skills
- Have the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) at both a local and international level
- Social selling skills
- Excellent client service skills
- Must be able to build rapport with potential prospects
- Must possess strong telephone and communications skills
- Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
Desired Behaviors
- High standard of business morals and ethics
- Highly committed to Aggreko and its products
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual
- Be able to handle rejection
- Courage and Conviction – the ability to create a sense of excitement about taking on new challenges and a belief in your capabilities to deliver results
- Maintain and drive conviction of “circle of control”
- Relentless Preparation – preparing thoroughly for all important management decisions
- Drive for results – a deep seated inner desire to compete against standards of excellence and achieve “step changes” in business results
- Compelling Communication – recognizing that clear communication is the key to understanding
- Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
- Building capability – developing individuals and groups in order to increase the capability of the whole organization.
Key Role Interactions
External Customers, General Manager, Sales Manager, Sales team, Bid Manager
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