Business Development Manager

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Description:

• The role of a Business Development Executive/Manager is to assist the organisation's sales and growth effort by contributing to new customer acquisition. He should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitors’ activity.
• 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 the 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 detailoriented and an active listener
• Ability to work under pressure