Business Development Manager at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Responsibility

• The Business Development Manager will direct the business development activities of the organization and drive new sales business of the company playing a key role in the company’s bottom line
•  Develop sales aspects of the company’s strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals.
• Responsible for the overall management of all strategic and operational Marketing and customer relationship activities.
•  Provide market feedback to the company leadership regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and generate product development ideas.
• Take ownership of the management of the sales and marketing functions of the business.
•  Drive increased revenue and profit to achieve the company’s growth.
•  Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets.
•  Inform current and potential partners about key business developments.
• Develop and organize new business development initiative.
• Manage existing partnerships.
• Develop and inspire a team to implement strategy and to achieve objectives and targets.
•  Undertake training and mentoring to business developers and other staff.
•  Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
•  Prepare analytical and performance reports as required by management.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage contracts related to the team, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives, internal policies and legal obligations.
•  Develop the systems and procedures to enable the effective execution of new business development.

Education and Experience

“Must Have”:

• BSc /HND in Business, Marketing, Management, Finance or related field.
• MBA  in finance or related field
• Between 8-10 yrs relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skill

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Excellent marketing strategy skills with a proven track record of success.
• Excellent prospecting, networking, persuasion, negotiation and closing skills.
• Versed in current business trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts
• Good communicator
• Excellent financial management skills
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply for gender balance