We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.
The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
Promote the company s products/services addressing or predicting clients objectives
Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
Developing a business development strategy focused on financial gain
Arranging business development meetings with prospective clients
Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company s customer base and ensure it s strong presence
Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
Supervise employee productivity and provide internal processes for improved efficiency while adhering to legal guidelines
Provide data analytics of sales, distributors, and partners to relevant management teams
Work with assistant managers to develop long-term strategic initiatives
Create and maintain rolling three-month plan for forecasting, targeting, and attaining sales
Participate in development of competitor analyses and pricing strategy
Support customer-facing operations, including sales, marketing, and public relations
Requirements and skills
Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role
Proven sales track record
Experience in customer support is a plus
Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
Proficiency in English
Market knowledge
Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to build rapport
Time management and planning skills
BSc/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field
Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
Strong business sense and industry expertise
Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
Three or more years of experience in a business management or similar role
Experience in developing business strategy
Strong ability with financial and budgetary processes
Superior leadership skills, with focus on employee coaching and development