The Company
Seequent builds world-leading subsurface software helping create a better understanding of the earth to ensure a better world for all.
We are constantly evolving at the forefront of technology to transform how geoprofessionals work eliminating barriers to understanding by connecting software teams and the tools they need.
Every day our customers in over 100 countries work to develop mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, protect the environment, source renewable energy, and help resolve historical challenges such as groundwater contamination and ageing infrastructure.
Our integrated earth modelling, geodata management, and team collaboration software enables them to see a more complete picture of the earth: because with more understanding comes better decisions for people and the planet.
Headquartered in New Zealand with global reach, Seequent is the specialist subsurface software company within Bentley Systems. Together we are helping build a more resilient world.
Seequent is a Bentley Systems company working together to build a better future.
Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to accelerate the growth of the Seequent business in a particular region in new and/or underpenetrated markets in a focused and disciplined way where we believe there is high growth potential. This is about creating and driving demand in underpenetrated and new markets and Governments that translates into opportunities and sales.
This is a key role within Seequent contributing to the regional strategy having direct responsibility for executing the majority of the business development and new business and growth across the region. The role will require excellent commercial skills, strong interpersonal skills, and acute cultural awareness.
Duties and responsibilities
Business Growth:
Building credibility, business influence, pipeline, and demand for sustained medium-term growth.
Identifying and validating new markets, growth opportunities, and business prospects at all levels including Government.
Ability to maximise the potential opportunity, be it short, medium, or long term in nature.
Identifying potential clients and the decision makers within the client organization.
Building and leveraging a pipeline.
Leading & Managing:
Leveraging all stakeholder & team skills to create credibility, influence, awareness, and demand that leads to closed sales.
Working with a cross-functional team to develop their contribution to meet the market demands.
Aligning with the marketing team to develop campaigns and collateral that speaks to the market industries and personas i.e. thought-leader and end-user (pains, problems, personas, solutions).
Taking initiative, motivating others, and facilitating successful goal accomplishment by promoting a clear sense of purpose and direction. Inspiring a positive attitude among your team, particularly in periods of change.
Collaboration:
Assisting in establishing and ensuring the company culture is focused on customer service responsiveness and team building guided by a coaching and supportive style.
Providing coaching, mentorship, and assisting in goal setting with team.
Maintaining constructive and positive working relationships both internally and externally.
Key Performance Indicators:
Sales Growth (YoY)
Sales growth by relevant Region, Product Segment, and sales type (New vs Existing where appropriate)
Annual New (New & Existing where appropriate) budget achievement in target geography/segment/product focus
Pipeline Build (YoY)
By weighted value annually (New vs Existing where appropriate)
Individual KPIs (outlined in incentive structure)
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years commercial experience with experience in business development and sales. Experience in a SaaS organization is preferred.
Postsecondary education.
Demonstrated capability with enterprise sales and solution selling.
Ability to build strategic relations and think at strategic, operational, and tactical levels simultaneously.
Passionate about building new business and comfortable with ambiguity.
Resilient, able to play the long game, adaptable & pragmatic, self-confident.
Local language and cultural understanding (as appropriate), local presence in the specific geography.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record in sales pipeline management and forecasting.
Significant negotiation experience in addition to strategic account planning.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Excellent communication, presentation, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
Innovative, open to and able to work in a fast-growing, fast-paced, and constantly changing environment.
Proactive, identifying ways to improve processes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Other languages considered a plus).
Would be an asset:
Knowledge and experience across the geoscience discipline.
Knowledge and experience across mining, civil, environmental, and/or energy industry.
Knowledge and experience across complex government tenders.
Strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills. Additional skills across Salesforce CRM and Power BI an advantage.
Working conditions
Frequent travel to attend conferences, events, and potential client sites will be required.
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Inclusion & Diversity
In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience.
If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please provide details in your cover letter of any accommodations needed.
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with a covering letter and CV.
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