Business Development Strategist

1. Position : Business Development Strategist

2. Key Responsibilities of Business Development Department

• The Business Development Department is a department that is saddled with the responsibilities of governing, strategizing, monitoring and evaluation of all functional areas related to the activities of GGINL.
• It is also responsible for conducting market research, ensuring the overall co-ordination of the research outcomes, initiating cross functional collaborations, overseeing the company strategic goals and attainment, as well as governing the organization as a whole.

3. Key Purpose of the Job

• The role of Business Development Strategist is to ensure that the business is operating strategically in a sustainable and collaborative manner by being a bridge between the departments within the organization for effective business development outcomes. 
• The role includes working together with and underneath the CEO, the CFO, the Head of Business Development, as part of the Business Development Team.

4. Key Responsibilities

Steering the cross-functional collaborations

• Explore all parties issues and mediate between the related parties to strengthen interdepartmental cooperation.
• Serve as a bridge between various departments/parties to identify and solve the communication gaps between departments.
• Steer the interdepartmental collaboration between related departments to identify the communication gaps and offer guidance for productive outcomes.
• Mediate conversations, negotiate compromises, and find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Develop a deep understanding of the stakeholders needs, expectations and concerns from different perspectives.
• Coordinate budget, human resources, schedule, etc., in coordination with each department.
• Work directly with the C-level executives in special projects to provide support to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist the CFO in creating Mid & Short-Term Business Plans as part of the Business Development Team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans by providing valuable insights and recommendations based on the stakeholders needs and interests.

5. Role Requirements (Must-Have Skills)

• A Bachelors or a Masters Degree Holder in Business Management, Administration, Finance, Information Systems Management, Project Management, or any other related areas.
• Foundational technical background knowledge is required.
• Good communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google
• Workspace tools such as Gmail and Google Drive.
• Fluency in both English and Myanmar (fluency in Japanese is a bonus).