Business Development Officer at Afrital

Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Business Development Manager to design and execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business growth.
• Drive “Request for quote” process with new prospects.
• Open business development dialogs with strategic customers. Particular interest is to build a few large strategic accounts.
• Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
• Identify and attend trade shows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new business, and to market company's end-to-end
• To participate and where appropriate lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, business plans and operational policies and procedures for the division.
• To progress and complete identified tasks and projects as required in the business planning process.
• To maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• To liaise with Senior Management Team to ensure high standards of best practice and continuous improvement are in place to meet corporate, directorate and divisional aims.
• To ensure that appropriate performance information is available to report to Senior Management Team on performance against business objectives and financial targets.
• To undertake and manage research and ad hoc special projects under the guidance of the Business Development Manager and Senior Management Team.
• Take part in audits of operational practices, in consultation with managers making recommendations and setting up systems designed to improve service delivery.
• Liaise as required with Corporate Officers to provide information or advice on the corporate best value/performance improvement process.
• Develop a management information strategy and action plan for development of the service and review as appropriate.
• Carry out and report on benchmarking exercises with other similar service providers as appropriate as directed by Senior Management Team comparing service delivery, performance and cost.
• Any other duties commensurate with the scope and nature of the post.

Qualification/Requirements

• Degree in Management Sciences or Engineering.
• 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
• Strong English speaking
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills (oral/written/presentation).
• Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
• Possess solid presentation skills.
• Have a desire to make a significant contribution to a rapidly growing organization • Proficient in English communication
• Experience selling components and subassemblies on an OEM/Contract Manufacturing (CM) customer model are highly desirable.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to impart detailed data to others
• Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with other staff at all levels
• Methodical, systematic approach with a good eye for detail
• Broad understanding of current public sector policy issues