Job DescriptionWhat you'll do:-Sales Planning and Execution: Create and deliver compelling sales pitches to prospective merchants, to establish new destinations and/or verticals for Klook. Negotiate with new merchants to ensure they will be successful upon joining the platform (onboarding standards, supply strength metrics, etc) to help surpass goals.-Partner Engagement and Relationship Management: Build trust and relationships with partners to enhance their sales potential across Klook's platforms, effectively conveying Klook's strengths and brand value while proactively understanding merchants' business situations and requirements.-Merchant Communication and Strategy: Maintain regular communication with existing merchants, conduct business reviews, opportunity identification and updates with merchants on a routine basis.-Market Research & Analysis: Utilize internal and external resources to conduct comprehensive market research, identifying new opportunities and formulate GTM strategy. Deliver insights on market trends and competitor updates to relevant stakeholders.-Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with various internal functions (e.g., marketing, supplier operations, customer service, finance) to maximize sales, ensure alignment, enhance operational efficiency, drive customer satisfaction and repeat business, and ensure accurate payment processing and risk mitigation.What you'll need:-3-5 years proven experience in business development or account management, preferably in the E-commerce industry.-Sales Techniques: Proficiency in various sales and deal-making techniques such as pitching, negotiation, consultative selling, and closing deals is essential for effectively engaging with merchants and driving growth.-Relationship Building & Understanding: Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with merchants and partners is crucial for enhancing sales potential and fostering long-term partnerships. Develop a deep understanding of merchants ie. strategic priorities, pain points, decision makers, decision making process, org chart, KPIs, competitors actions, etc.-Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong and creative problem-solving skills are necessary for addressing merchants' needs and challenges, as well as for overcoming obstacles in the sales process.-Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding customer needs, providing excellent service, and building long-term relationships with merchants which will help to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to align strategies, optimize processes, and drive business objectives forward.-Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.-Candidates with less experience will also be considered for the position of Senior Associate.All applications applied through our system will be delivered directly to the advertiser and privacy of personal data of the applicant will be ensured with security.
