Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Job Description

Title: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Company Name: UpSkill Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: 35 to 55 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 50000 - 55000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Software Company, IT Enabled Service, Business-to-Business (B2B) Software and Services Startup

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering
• Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science & Engineering

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Software Company, IT Enabled Service, Business-to-Business (B2B) Software and Services Startup

• Age 35 to 55 years
• Only Male

UpSkill Bangladesh is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead the organization's commercial strategy, revenue growth, and business expansion initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CMO will be responsible for defining and executing the company's go-to-market strategy while overseeing the complete business development lifecycle. This role will provide strategic leadership to the existing Business Development, Sales, and Marketing functions, driving sustainable revenue growth, strengthening enterprise partnerships, and expanding the company's presence within Bangladesh's Software Development, AI, SaaS, and ITES sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess 15–20 years of executive leadership experience with a demonstrated history of building high-performing commercial organizations, securing enterprise clients, managing government and private sector procurement opportunities, and delivering measurable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's overall commercial strategy aligned with organizational objectives and long-term growth plans.

• Report directly to the CEO and provide strategic leadership for all Business Development, Sales, and Commercial Operations.

• Provide strategic leadership to the existing Business Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to maximize revenue, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

• Design, optimize, and govern the complete business development lifecycle, including sales strategy, lead generation, pipeline management, account growth, forecasting, and performance measurement.

• Establish sales governance, KPIs, CRM standards, reporting frameworks, sales processes, incentive structures, and performance management systems across commercial operations.

• Develop strategic relationships with corporate executives, government agencies, procurement authorities, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, manufacturing organizations, NGOs, and other enterprise clients throughout Bangladesh.

• Leverage an established professional network ("book of business") to generate enterprise opportunities for Customized Software Development, AI Solutions, SaaS Products, Enterprise Software, Web & Mobile Applications, and IT-Enabled Services (ITES).

• Lead commercial strategy for government and private sector procurement opportunities, including CPTU/e-GP tenders, RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, proposal development, bid management, contract negotiations, and software procurement processes.

• Partner with technical and delivery teams to position customized technology solutions that address complex client requirements.

• Support executive-level client engagements, commercial negotiations, and strategic partnership discussions.

• Monitor commercial performance through pipeline analysis, CRM analytics, KPI reporting, revenue forecasting, and market intelligence to ensure achievement of organizational objectives.

• Identify emerging market opportunities, strategic alliances, and new revenue streams that strengthen the company's competitive position.

• Represent the organization at executive meetings, industry conferences, business forums, networking events, and strategic client engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in Enterprise Software Sales, Software Development Services, SaaS, AI Solutions, Enterprise Software, Technology, or the ITES industry, with a proven track record of driving business growth and enterprise client acquisition.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience leading Business Development, Commercial, or Sales organizations in a senior management or executive leadership role.

• Proven success in developing and executing commercial growth strategies for Customized Software Development, Enterprise Software, AI Solutions, SaaS Products, Cloud Services, Digital Transformation Services, and ITES.

• Demonstrated ability to generate enterprise business through an established book of business and strong relationships with corporate, private, and government decision-makers across Bangladesh.

• Strong experience in enterprise B2B sales, strategic account management, executive negotiations, revenue growth, and commercial leadership.

• Extensive knowledge of Government Procurement, CPTU/e-GP Tender Management, Private Procurement, RFP/RFQ Processes, Proposal Development, Bid Management, and Software Procurement.

• Existing relationships with procurement officials, CXOs, ICT decision-makers, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across Bangladesh will be considered a significant advantage.

• Demonstrated success in building, coaching, mentoring, and scaling high-performing commercial teams while consistently delivering measurable revenue growth.

• Excellent executive communication, presentation, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional appearance with the confidence to represent the company before enterprise clients, government organizations, and strategic partners.

• Experience working with international clients and global business development will be considered an added advantage.

Working Hours:

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Weekly Holidays:

Friday & Saturday

Important Note:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present evidence of their recent commercial performance in Bangladesh. Candidates should be prepared to provide KPI reports, sales dashboards, performance summaries, or other supporting documentation demonstrating measurable achievements from their recent employment, including but not limited to:

• Enterprise software or ITES clients acquired.

• Revenue generated through software or ITES sales.

• Government and private tenders successfully secured.

• Corporate accounts onboarded through direct outreach and strategic business development.

• Major software development or ITES contracts secured.

• Team revenue performance, sales growth, and commercial results achieved under their leadership.

Where confidentiality obligations apply, candidates may redact or conceal sensitive or proprietary information (such as client names, pricing, financial figures, contract values, or other confidential business data) before submission. The purpose of this documentation is solely to assess the candidate's commercial performance, leadership capabilities, and business development achievements.

Professional references and additional supporting documentation may also be requested during the final stages of the recruitment process to verify commercial achievements and leadership performance.

• Competitive Executive Compensation Package
• Two Festival Bonuses
• Provident Fund
• Annual Salary Review & Increment
• Paid Sick Leave
• Executive Leadership & Career Growth Opportunities
• Direct Collaboration with the CEO & Executive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to Build and Lead High-Impact Commercial Teams
• Exposure to Enterprise, Government & International Business Development
• Five-Day Work Week (Friday & Saturday Off)