Many organizations have a dedicated function that pursues opportunities for long-term growth and revenue from customers, markets, and relationships. This is known as business development, and the most successful companies have a well-oiled department working on it at all times. Business development professionals understand the fundamental drivers of the business, customers, partners, and competitors. Their insight is critical to making smart decisions in the pursuit of long-term business value. Whether working with an idea, product, service, or relationship, most business development roles are selling something at some point. The interplay among strategy, relationship management, and sales ultimately fuels the company's growth path.
Objectives of this Role
Managing both our existing sales pipeline and developing new business opportunities
Take a lead role in the development of proposals and presentations for new business materials to create and nurture business opportunities and partnerships
Identify trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets
Develop strategies and positions by analyzing new venture integration
Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies, and delegate tasks that achieve strategic goals
Motivate the team, track performance, and report metrics
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers and meet regularly with management and stakeholders to discuss strategy
Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources
Generate new leads, identify and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select the deals inline with strategies, and lead and facilitate pitch logistics
Develop and implement overarching outbound sales and business development strategy, sales processes, structure, and best practices across the company
Support deal structure and pricing with business value analysis; negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals
Maintain and share professional knowledge through education, networking, events, and presentations
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or management
Successful track record in B2B sales and negotiation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working experience with sales techniques
Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
Proven ability to plan and manage resources
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26 апр 2020
