Business Development Manager at Synapse Resource Center

Role
The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new customers through strategic marketing plans. S/he is responsible for managing and growing existing business relationships. S/he must plan persuasive approaches that will convince customers to purchase the product/ increase sales

Duties:

•     Oversee all functions of Sales, marketing & brand management for the company products;
•     Prospect for potential new customers/business deals; discover, develop, negotiate and close all business deals.
•     Target and develop a network of influential internal and external contacts
•     Identify and target influential people inside the client, customer and third party organization and builds relationships with them
•     Concentrate proactively on finding and expanding current business into new local, regional, national or international markets.
•     Develop Strategic marketing strategies; demonstrate a proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies.
•     Develop and execute a business development plan to achieve set performance targets and objectives that will support market penetration, market development & product/service development.
•     Examines risks and potentials; anticipate the impact of social, political and financial dynamics on business opportunities estimating customers' needs and goals
•     Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales team
•     Identify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
•     Manage effectively the sales process through prospect development / tender receipt, proposal, presentation and closing negotiations
•     To submit weekly work in progress reports and ensure data is accurate for real time reporting
•     Work as a trainer and deliver training programs
•     Write relevant proposal and undertake submission

Requirements

•     Have strong Brand Management knowledge and experience;
•     Excellent Business Development and Relationship Management skills
•     Proven Business Development Manager who is used working under pressure and meeting challenging targets
•     Experienced user of Microsoft office in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•     Strong Negotiation and Presentation skills
•     Experience creating, costing and implementing sales / marketing / advertising plans
•     Ability to work to targets / goals / deadlines
•     Should be outgoing, friendly and exceptional at building rapport

Qualification:

•     A first degree is essential, preferable in a marketing related course. Masters is an added advantage
•     Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Marketing or Brand management