Business Development Manager

About the Position

The CENTRE FOR SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS (CRS) is an international organization established in 2005 with an aim to develop and apply innovative methods and system tools and technologies, including digital multiplayer games, board games and role-playing simulations. They are used to support research, education, and policy experimentation in the area of sustainability. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Wrocław.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for guaranteeing CRS recognition and stable income flows on an increasingly competitive market of serious games and simulations. You will identify and exploit future market prospects to prepare and implement an effective sales strategy. We expect you to think beyond meeting sales targets, as we are looking for someone who understands and appreciates the unique character of our products and is willing to spread their idea across governments and academic and business circles in Poland and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining promising relationships with individuals and organizations willing to explore the potential of serious games and simulations
• Popularizing our products (serious games and simulations) and services (workshops and online/face-to-face trainings) among governments, academic and business circles
• Developing and implementing an effective sales and marketing strategy
• Identifying and managing business leads and opportunities
• Travelling to networking events and conferences
• Effective communication of market research findings, delivery of relevant market recommendations, assessment of business risks, counselling on sales & marketing strategy, research-based product development
• Executing operational tasks related to an initial phase of sales: e.g. price negotiations, purchase orders, coordination of first delivery

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ international business development experience
• Creativity, innovative marketing approaches, ability to promote niche products and services
• Proven successful track record in sales and business development (especially with niche products and services)
• Key account management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and low budget
• Experience in managing a sales pipe using CRM
• Fluency in Polish and English (C1 level is a must)
• Work management and prioritizing skills
• Practical knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Accuracy, flexibility, conscientiousness, self-managing, responsibility

Nice to Have

• Experience in the e-learning area
• Commercial marketing experience
• Knowledge of and experience in the area of sustainable development
• Experience in working for the benefit of society and the natural environment
• Experience in working with academics and policy makers
• Another foreign language

We Offer

• Employment contract
• International and inspiring working environment
• Flexible work time (40 hours per week)
• Decent salary based on track record and qualifications
• Friendly work atmosphere
• Involvement in international projects where simulation games are used for business, science and the environment

About the Company

The CENTRE FOR SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS (CRS) is an international organization established in 2005 with an aim to develop and apply innovative methods and system tools and technologies, including digital multiplayer games, board games and role-playing simulations. They are used to support research, education, and policy experimentation in the area of sustainability.

Application Process

If you have the qualifications described above and would like to apply for the position, please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English via Apply here or send your CV and cover letters to: [email protected] (entitling the email “Business Development Manager”). Please, mind that we reserve the right to reply only to the selected candidates. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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