Business Development Executive

The role of a Business Development Executive is to assist the organisations sales and growth efforts by contributing to new customer acquisition. He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitor activity. The primary role and responsibilities of a Business Development Executive include:

• Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities

• Keep prospective client database updated

• Make cold calls for new business leads

• Support in writing new business proposals

• Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company

• Arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients

• Follow company guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Must possess strong customer service skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Must have good negotiation skills

• Must be able to create good presentations

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills

• Must be detail oriented and an active listener