Business Development Manager at Fosad Consulting

Our client, a top player in the IT industry is in need of a Business Development Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze current customer base and identify potential sales opportunities
• Manage and develop new and existing business relationships with clients and vendors
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of clients and projects to ascertain business viability
• Write business proposals for clients
• Write business reports and other required business documentation
• Prepare documentation required for selling services to internal and external stakeholders
• Gather crucial industry and business intelligence that are relevant to the client’s business and ventures, including relating to government regulations and policies
• Track, log and manage tasks and projects using supplied knowledge & project management tools
• Communicate new product developments to prospective clients
• Oversee the development of marketing literature
• Develop and test unique business strategies and concepts
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction
• Stay up-to-date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and promotions
• Increase overall sales efficiency and profitability through excellent salesmanship

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Education and Work Experience
• Minimum of a University degree in any course of study
• A Master’s degree in a business-related course or an MBA is an added advantage
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in similar role
• A certification in marketing or business analysis will be an added advantage
• Completion of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Competencies and Skills

• Project management skills
• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Good time management and planning skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, power point, and excel)
• Good team working skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability