Our vision is to digitize the global commodities trading industry. VAKT has built a platform underpinned by Blockchain that is disrupting the commodities markets. We are a uniquely placed start-up, backed and well-funded by a consortium of Oil Majors (inc. BP, Shell, Chevron), Banks (Société Générale, ING) and Trading Houses (Gunvor, Mercuria).
The Business Development and Growth Manager has important duties and responsibilities to fulfil, with both short and long-term goals to achieve, and be responsible to increase sales leads and identify ways VAKT can expand and grow its revenue.
Our Culture
• We have an innovative mindset, keeping ahead of technology evolution with adesire to learn new technologies;
• We have a startup environment with no top-down hierarchy. We trust you and expect you to make changes;
• We have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative (while empowering others to do the same);
• We put people first;
• We appreciate transparency through open access to information;
• We are not afraid to challenge the status quo;
• We are a multicultural and international team.
Responsibilities
• Find and retain new clients to increase revenue and business growth;
• Developing growth strategies and plans to attract new clients;
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives;
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities;
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones;
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
Key Skills and Experience
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field;
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers;
• Sales experience required in CTRM/ETRM ecosystem;
• Experience selling enterprise trading software;
• Knowledge in commodities trading;
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency;
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Fluent English.
Desired:
• Experience in enterprise trading new business sales;
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
