Business Development Officer at Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI)

Job Role
The Sales and Marketing Officer (BDM) will be responsible for business development and winning sales for the organization:

• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.
• Planning and preparing presentations on PowerPoint
• Advertising and direct mail
• Following up leads
• Closing the sale
• Generating delegate lists
• Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
• Research the market for identifying new business opportunities.
• Explaining to prospective clients about the advantages of services offered and follow up with them in order to close the business deals.
• Respond to the client queries regarding services in a timely fashion.
• Providing management with feedback
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Following industry trends locally and internationally

Job Requirements

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Package
• Practical Marketing Experience
• Relevant certifications in the area(s) of expertise
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in negotiating and closing a deal.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its Equivalent in Marketing, Business Administration or related courses
• Three years’ experience of Sales/marketing, management/supervisory, business development etc.