BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
REF: AFD/BD/04-2022
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
We are looking for committed, deadline-driven Business Development Interns to join our excellent Business Development team. The Business Development interns will assist in various stages of the sales funnel, including sales, creating awareness of new offerings, generating leads, and retaining.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Pipeline
Identifying and developing a sales pipeline and aggressively marketing for new customers from the identified target sectors
Generating revenue and profit including new business development for the company
Identifying and acting on cross-selling opportunities
Give competitive quotations to intermediaries and follow up on the same to close sales
Learning different aspects of the sales cycle and different techniques used for indoor sales
Setting and achieving targeted goals and objectives for business development and sales
Facilitating and ensuring timely collections of payments as per the company’s credit policy
Reporting
Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports to assist in measuring market share, renewal trends and demand with your supervisor
Timely preparing of the status reports on client meetings and sales strategies
Communication
Learning AMREF Flying Doctorsproducts, services, industries and operations
Ensuring all the intermediaries are kept up to date with relevant AMREF Flying Doctorsproducts information
Providing a channel of communication between AMREF Flying Doctors, Intermediaries and suppliers to ensure USSD is working all the time
Effectively communicating and listening to customers’ needs
Professionally answering calls and finding a solution for the customer
Activation and Promotion
Attending related industry events to push for brand awareness and acquire new contacts for sales lead
Promoting AMREF Flying Doctorsproducts and services to customers and negotiating contracts with the aim of maximizing profits
CRM Database
Updating client information in the customer relationship management (CRM) system used by AMREF Flying Doctors
Keeping records of customer interactions and transactions and making sure that the same has been logged to the CRM
Organizing client contact lists, scheduling, performing and updating contacts made in CRM
Customer Service
Making regular visits in order to maintain relationships with the intermediaries, prospective and current clients
Offering excellent customer service to customers before and after-sale
Sales Team Support
Providing administrative support to the sales department i.e. assisting with filling, ensuring there are stationeries etc. as per the department’s needs
Attending any other work-related duties assigned by the Assistant Business Development Manager or the Business Development Manager
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Business administration or any other related course from a recognized Institution
Proficiency in computer studies (word, excel, PowerPoint, CRM system, outlook, internet
Good understanding of customer communication platforms
Skills and competencies
Good communication, articulate with presentation
Team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Time management skills
Self-motivated and confident
Apply via :
amref.org
