Business Development Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the search for new business opportunities for the company
Builds strong relations with channel partners, such as Financial Institutions, Government, NGOs, large scale businesses as well as local rural groups, savings groups and cooperatives
Development of BoP market
Effectively manage and coordinate the company’s channel partners to secure leads for key orders
Preparation of action plans in conjunction with the CEO
Have a complete understanding of the client’s needs and transform those into interesting proposals, creating win-win situations
Generates sales opportunities and build a constantly strong growing pipeline of sales opportunities
Successfully negotiate and close on sales
Regularly review growth plans with partners, to ensure that the company is providing the appropriate level of support
Meet revenue targets
Skills and Qualifications for Business Development Manager Job
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales or other relevant degree
3 years’ experience in Business Development, Key Account Sales Management or similar
Self-starter, able to take initiative and operate independently
Results oriented; constantly strive to achieve and surpass set targets
Solid technical understanding
Ability to work in both urban and rural are and travel within the region as required
