Relationship Building: Develop and maintain solid relationships with customers, vendors, distributors, and sales and marketing teams to foster business growth.
Business Opportunity Identification: Leverage in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities and maximize market share.
Sales & Marketing Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of sales and marketing strategies, along with supplier and vendor operations, and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency.
Proposal Documentation: Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for requests for proposals (RFPs) and other business development initiatives.
Market Research & Innovation: Research emerging market trends and recommend new company offerings or modifications to satisfy customer demands and stay competitive.
Strategic Partnership Management: Develop and manage strategic partnerships to expand the business, enhance market penetration, and increase revenue.
Sales Forecasting & Planning: Create detailed development plans and accurately forecast sales targets and growth projections to guide business development.
Lead Generation & Market Share Growth: Strengthen internal and external relationships to increase lead generation and expand market share.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and nurture cross-functional teams to support sustainable, long-term growth across the organization.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to shape the company’s long-term objectives and develop actionable plans to meet these goals.
Opportunity Presentation: Present business and marketing opportunities to company executives, ensuring alignment with overall organizational strategies.
Partner Engagement: Develop initiatives to reach end-users through partners and collaborate with the sales team to create tools and collateral to support these initiatives.
Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing, with a proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on profitable business opportunities.
Skills:
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Excellent negotiation, sales, and marketing skills.
Analytical skills to assess market trends, sales performance, and vendor relationships.
Proficient in forecasting, sales target planning, and strategic partnership management.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills to interact with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to recommend innovative solutions for business growth.