Assistant Vice President of Business Development - WeGoLook

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Position Summary
Leads business development opportunities through advanced analyses and market presence to help execute on growth strategies for the Business Unit. Helps drive product direction, listens to customer needs to provide or create the best solution, and drives top line revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Works with VP of Sales and senior leadership to refine and drive best practices, identify opportunities for growth and use strategies to develop values partners.
• Mentors junior team members on strategies and techniques for market entry as well as product knowledge.
• Has the ability to negotiate complex deals which require collaboration of various departments.
• Comfortable providing client and internal training on new processes or procedures.
• Maintains current key competitor SWOTS. Remains aware of technology, competitor trends and key legal/regulatory specifications to identify target markets.
• Learns product offering and quickly adapts message to the client.
• Comfortable presenting to C-Suite in person as well as via Webex.
• Develops metrics to identify potential opportunities or gaps in our offering.
• Works with Field Operations to ensure product offering and solution fits prospect and future clientele needs.
• Works directly with the client through the RFP process and through implementation.
• Collaborates with Client Account Managers on key accounts to ensure SLAs are upheld as they were outlined in the contract or agreement.
• Works with leadership on revenue growth strategies and pricing models.
• Collaborates with and operational leads during the RFP process, strategy development, pricing, RFP response and senior management sign-off process.
• Works with operations and finance ensure pricing models and methodologies remain competitive within the market place.
• Conducts analysis of budgeted to actual results for Client&Business Development. Monitors actual versus budget and follow up on anomalies.
• Maintains funnel, dashboards, and operational reports via Salesforce.com.
• Works to ensure market presence is visible within key markets.
• Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business, marketing, insurance or discipline related to product lines or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
• Minimum of 10 years in business development or sales role. Ability to enhance market footprint and approach new clients as a respected partner.Strong level of client service, with experience working collaboratively and consultatively with clients. Ability to create and manage effective relationships with cross-functional partners at various levels of the organization.
• Requires up to 60% travel.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices and how to partner with clientele.
• Analytical Problem Solving - Ability to identify root causes of problems and create new solutions, identify inefficient business work processes, and provide feedback to enhance client experience.
• Acumen - Ability to make practical, realistic and timely decisions after considering facts, available organizational resources, and potential risks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with various groups.
• Solid understanding of development processes and methodology

About Us
WeGoLook operates as an independent subsidiary of Crawford&Company with over 130 employees and 40,000 independent contractors dedicated to operations. WeGoLook is mobile technology company featuring a crowdsourced platform of 36,000+'Lookers'; nationwide to complete on-demand field services, including inspections and custom tasking. Our agents, known as Lookers, collect field data, photos, and video via the WeGoLook mobile app and/or complete custom tasking, such as item pickup, delivery, document research and more. WeGoLook specializes in verifying autos, properties, boats, heavy equipment, antiques, electronics, furniture, RVs and other assets. WeGoLook has expanded to international markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia with other countries soon to follow.

Associated topics: area sales, business growth, business intelligence, business planning, channel partner, franchise operator, guest, inside sales, mba, strategic