Business Development Responsibilities

• Identifying new sales leads.
• Pitching products and/or services.
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers.
• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets.
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasings.
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings .
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays.
• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products.
• Developing quotes and proposals.
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person.
• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.

Business Development Executive Skills:

• Socially adapt
• Good with numbers
• Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people.
• Strong communication and IT fluency.
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems.
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Skill in prioritizing obligations.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisation