Business Development Director - TelCo Sector

GFT Technologies·València, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    GFT Technologies doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in València

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to help them reach their full potential.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the growth strategy within the account, identifying new business lines and expansion opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities in different client areas (business, IT, innovation) to increase presence and impact, offering value propositions.
  • Build trust relationships with key stakeholders, including executive-level contacts, and contribute to positioning the company as a strategic partner in digital transformation processes.
  • Identify which key partners are relevant for the TelCo business, with whom alliances can be established to generate opportunities, provide resources, and reduce risks in order to strengthen the business model.
  • Promote cross-selling and up-selling of solutions (Cloud, Data, AI, platform modernization, etc.).
  • Lead the "end to end" sales and proposal process to tailor the offering to client requirements.
  • Influence client stakeholders, lead sales meetings, and manage their expectations to develop long-term relationships for business benefit.
  • Position yourself as a strategic client advisor, understanding their roadmap and business challenges.
  • Manage the account P&L, optimizing growth, margins, and efficiency.
  • Create an internal network of relationships at GFT, fostering collaboration and leveraging best practices to generate synergies across different teams.
  • Together with the Marketing department and SMEs, devise communication actions (events, webinars, social media actions, etc.) to generate leads.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Business Development Director with solid experience in the TelCo sector in selling consulting services and IT solutions, who will lead business growth within one of the most strategic accounts in the Spanish market.

The person will be responsible for identifying and maximizing opportunities within existing and new accounts, driving their growth, profitability, and positioning the company as a long-term reference partner.

Desired requirements

  • More than 10 years of proven experience in selling consulting and custom IT solutions and products within the TelCo sector, acquiring new clients and retaining existing ones.
  • Proven experience in business development in the TelCo sector, working with top 3 clients in Spain. Track record in expanding business within existing accounts, improving margins and profitability, and generating recurring growth.
  • Experience in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of the main challenges in the TelCo sector at both functional and process levels, as well as technological modernization through cloud architectures, adoption of advanced capabilities (AI, data, and automation), and end-to-end process transformation.
  • Ability to understand different functional and technical requirements, and especially exponential technologies such as AI, Blockchain and DLT, Cloud, and Data Analytics.
  • Experience in managing P&L or economic responsibility for accounts.

Key competencies:

  • Consultative sales orientation
  • Results orientation and growth mindset.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills in complex environments.
  • Strategic vision combined with execution focus.
  • Ability to open doors and generate opportunities in highly competitive environments.
  • Excellent communication, with skills for executive-level dialogue.
  • Experience in creating value propositions at both functional and technical levels.

Additional information

At GFT, we consider diversity to be one of our fundamental pillars and we promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, cultural origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs.

GFT has and has registered an Equality Plan that outlines the measures to be adopted with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company and eliminating, if any, discrimination based on sex.

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GFT Technologies

GFT Technologies

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