Business Developer

France MBA Graduate Hiring - Business Development Executive - Manufacturing (m/f/d)France MBA Graduate Hiring - Business Development Executive - Manufacturing (m/f/d)Direct message the job poster from InfosysThis position is open to 2024 and 2025 MBA graduates only.Role – Business Development Executive (BDE)Practice Unit - Client ServicesLocation – Paris, FrancePurpose of the RoleInfosys invites you to be at the helm of its business driving function; by being part of a rapidly growing 350+ Europe team who function as the collective P&L owners of $6B dollars of annual business. This is a global markets role, and position is based in France.The role involves managing key Manufacturing accounts in Europe with annual sales revenues ranging from 5-50+ Million GBP. You will be responsible for managing C/C-1 level relationships, positioning Infosys products and services, consultative selling, negotiating & structuring multi-year multi-million-euro services or bundled services + products deals. As part of the account team, you would be solely responsible for managing existing revenues from key account(s) as well as driving YoY revenue growth from either existing account(s) or by prospecting & opening new account(s).This role exposes you to a wide variety of IT services such as Cloud (CIS), Cyber Security, Data Analytics, ERP Systems, Emerging Technologies, and many others. As a part of client services, you would be expected to collaborate with multiple stakeholders within Infosys to craft solutions pitched to C-level client executives. As a management graduate, you would be at the forefront of business decisions and highly visible within Infosys and the C/C-1 level of Infosys clients and prospects. Via exposure to all the services that the IT world has to offer, you will drive the digitization journey of the world’s leading firms and corporations.Your ResponsibilitiesA. Business Development - Huntingi. Client Discovery & Initial ProspectingThe BDE conducts competitive analysis to develop a unified market view, collaborating with the UPAM team for sector-specific insights. They identify prospects and initiate communication with C-level executives to introduce Infosys solutions. Through consultative selling, they address gaps in client infrastructure, leveraging domain expertise to drive cross-selling and new product opportunities.ii. Stakeholder AlignmentThe BDE is responsible for ensuring that the client or prospect involves Infosys in their Request for Proposal process. Upon receiving the RFP; the BDE functions as a single point of contact for the customer on behalf of Infosys and internally; aligns all technical and supporting function stakeholders to drive the deal to completion within stipulated timelines.iii. Proposal Development & Pricing (Consultative Selling)The BDE is responsible for the creation of proposals and Statement of Work (SoWs), in the process of coordinating with different stakeholders, such as the multiple delivery units of Infosys, procurement, and legal. S/He performs quantitative analysis to arrive at the win-price recommended including HBU split, and relevant competitor analysis to demonstrate business value to the client and maintain price premium.The BDE creates 'customer map' of named customers with potential/articulated objections to Infosys and recommend action, provides supporting analyses needed during negotiation to articulate business value and win the deal at the right price premium.v. Contracting and Master Service AgreementThe BDE provides a business-led view on items of contract negotiations e.g. which clauses could prove difficult for the team on the ground to implement, what do our competitors usually allow in contracting, relevant information about the lead negotiators from the client in order to understand Infosys' position on such matters. S/He has the authority to make decisions on the deal through appropriate discounts.B. Account Management & Growth – Farmingi. Account Planning and MiningBe responsible for mapping business areas for growth within the account. Leverage the existing client relationships to secure meetings and forge relationships with new customer stakeholders at the C/C-1 level and mine the account via new deals.Be the single point of contact for customer escalations and grievances. Maintain regular contact with customer stakeholders to address pain points and present Infosys’ value propositions. Participate in executive reviews, ensure strategic positioning in presentations, and identify key stakeholders for CSAT and ELF to minimize revenue leakage and enhance client satisfaction.iii. Account OperationsOversee the revenue receipt and recognition from the services delivered to the client; Align with client stakeholders and review account operations periodically to ensure smooth operations; Liaise with service delivery units to ensure that the right personnel are staffed throughout the duration of the engagement for smooth delivery.Required SkillsAbility to learn quickly regarding the business processes of the client, Infosys and service linesExcellent analytical and presentation skillsAbility to display initiative and work in an unstructured environmentComfortable and excited to be at a customer-facing levelUnderstand the basics of financial drivers for an IT organizationDrafting business cases for client pitchesExcellent English and FrenchQualificationsMBA degree with min 5 years in sales industry (preferably in manufacturing)Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Infosys by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Business Development Executive” roles.Business Developer - Electric Vehicle ChargingInternational Business Development Manager -France (all genders)Business Development Manager (Life Sciences)Business Development Manager for Tours & Activities EUROPEBusiness Development Manager, Google for Education with FrenchBusiness Development Manager - FRANCE areaInternational Business Development Project Manager. 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