Business Development Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

The Business Development Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation of business development strategies to heighten company profitability. Their duties include identifying business opportunities to pursue and creating business proposals to support their ideas.

Responsibilities:

Leading the charge on market research plans to identify new opportunities

Working with executives to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities

Encouraging new and existing clients by creating and improving proposals

Tracking expenses and maintaining the company budget

Ensuring that the company meets revenue targets

Providing training and mentoring to other members of the team

Developing and pitching ideas for potential investors

Business strategy

BDOs will develop new business strategies based on market research to increase sales and profits. 

Communication

BDOs will use their communication skills to promote good relationships with clients, business partners, and their team. They will also communicate potential changes with shareholders and other business leaders.

Marketing

BDOs will use marketing skills to promote the brand, understand competition, identify new target clients, and generate awareness about the brand.

Business development planning

BDOs will plan and strategize extensively, establishing brands, designing and executing campaigns, and more.

Qualifications for Business Development Officer

Bachelor's degree in business administration/ management or marketing.

Must be Computer literate and Technology savvy

2 years' experience working in a business development or Marketing role

Capability of prioritizing and delegating responsibilities

An understanding of how to interpret P&L, Earnings, and Inventory reports

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel in order to see clients, explore new markets and attend conventions

Excellent eye for detail