Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, sales or a related field1+ years experience in business development
- Excellent communication and relationship-building/networking skills
- Excellent organizational skills-Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to develop and maintain business plans-Strong sales and marketing skills
- Ability to analyze client requirements and establish new relationships
- Ability to develop sales forecasts and set realistic goals
- Proven sales/business development experience and a successful track record closing new accounts and driving revenue
- Ability to analyze business data and identify potential opportunities
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain new client relationships, including cold calling, telemarketing, and client visits
- Meet or exceed monthly sales goals, and qualify opportunities through in-person client visits and reports
- Establish and maintain an effective presence within the community, including public speaking, networking, and community involvement
- Research and compile client data for cross-selling other products and services, and developing proposals
- Maintain relationships with companies in the community
- Oversee project management, including on-site staff
- Complete periodic client and company audits
- Maintain accurate client and company records
- Develop and manage new internal business processes
- Attend weekly sales meetings with Account
- Executives, including discussion of sales results, training, and client visits
- Develop, implement, and maintain lead generation strategies, including database management, lead follow-up, and the creation of collateral and presentations
- Develop internal resources for new accounts
- Promote new business development opportunities through direct client outreach and prospecting
- Research and contact new potential clients to maximize our awareness, generate interest, and obtain commitments for new business opportunities
- Oversee all customer-related matters, including answering questions, negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes
- Develop and maintain a positive and professional image for our company
- Conduct market research, as well as market research reports, for executives
- Research new technologies-Conduct competitive analysis-Understand and articulate technical requirements
- Develop and maintain a professional network
- Solicit new business, including cold calling, cold emailing, networking, and referrals, and maintain relationships with current clients
- Create and maintain effective sales operations processes, including creating and maintaining a sales pipeline, identifying sales opportunities, and tracking sales activity
- Complete market research, including client profiles, competitive positioning, and industry trends
- Manage clients from end-to-end, including client onboarding, SLAs, contract review, invoicing, and expenses
- Conduct regular meetings with clients to update them on market developments
- Identify business opportunities and formulate strategy and action plans to pursue them
- Provide clients with weekly and monthly work status and reports
- Ensure all sales quotas are met
- Qualify prospective clients-Assist in receiving leads
- Develop and execute strategies to raise brand awareness
- Identify and document all customer problems and issues, and suggest solutions Objectives
- Maintain and improve existing client network, identify new client opportunities, and create new client accounts
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote company identity
- Research and identify potential business opportunities
- Maintain, update, and distribute client files, marketing materials
- Plan and organize successful client events
- Develop and maintain effective client relationships
- Contact new leads, generate interest in the company and services
- Establish and maintain a database of contacts
- Prepare sales reports and proposals
- Develop targeted marketing campaigns
- Identify, research, and write press releases
- Make presentations potential and existing customers
- Provide written and oral reports
- Report weekly to supervisor on interview progress, sales, and follow-up activities
- Develop proposals, write reports, and maintain sales databases in an organized manner
- Develop and manage business growth opportunities
- Promote the products and services of the company
- Research, identify, and contact new business opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with current customers
- Maintain awareness of competition and industry trends
- Optimize cash flow by forecasting revenue-Implement new business tracking strategies
- Develop and maintain a business plan for the company
- Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth
- Manage all administrative functions, including accounting, documents, contracts, and correspondence
- Maintain accurate records and reports for financial planning and analysis
- Coordinate marketing efforts, including advertising, brochures, and newsletters-Initiate and implement new product development
- Develop and maintain quality standard
- Maintain and update databases
- Oversee the company’s advertising, public relations, and promotional activities
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients, companies, and associations
- Research and assess market trends and market potential
- Work closely with staff to develop, implement, and maintain marketing strategies and plans
- Properly manage expenses related to business development activities
- Promote and sell products and services at trade shows and industry events
- Maintain and update client databases and files
- Support customers with technical support and customer service
- Assist with product information on the company website
- Meet financial goals by closing sales, negotiating contracts, and generating invoices
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective sales strategies