Vacancy – Business Development Manager
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for researching and pursuing new business leads for the growth of the business. The role involves active coordination across teams and demands exceptional inter-personal skills.
The Business Development Manager is expected to work on new business proposals and presentations which are a persuasive representation of the organization’s products/services. He/she is to assist the organization’s sales and financial growth by contributing to new customer acquisition and developing education related products and services.
He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitor activity.
• 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.
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• 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
• BSc in Business Administration, Marketing, or any relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience, minimum of 4 years with good knowledge of Information Technology or Engineering.
• Experience in customer support is a plus.
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport.
• Time management and planning skills
• Knowledge of data analysis and market research
• In-depth knowledge of marketing principles and best practices
• Proficient in MS Office Packages/Working knowledge of CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of salespeople.
• Strong communication and IT fluency
• Ability to write proposals and reports effectively and creatively.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadline.
Benefits / Salary – Attractive and Negotiable
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in PDF to jobs@woodridgeandscott.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Only candidates with proven experience need apply please.