Business Development Officer at Brand Edge Group

Position Summary

As a growing company, we are seeking to expand our client base and service range and are looking for an energetic, result-oriented individual to join our business development team. The ideal candidate will enjoy prospecting and be able to open new doors, effectively utilizing all the support given to successfully do so.  He/she will be able to build trust-based relationships with clients/prospects and be resilient and persistent in closing deals. Joining a team with an incessant obsession for developing value-based solutions for customers, he/she will learn  to develop and present compelling and customer-centric proposals. The successful candidate will be quick-to-learn and have a positive attitude a can-do approach to work.

Essential experience, skills and qualities

• A good first degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 1 year cognate experience
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency with computer software programs including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of our team culture and ability to work well with all members of the team
• Coach-able, ready to learn on-the-job and have a positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Driven, focused and highly results-oriented
• Intelligent, articulate and able to work under pressure

Desired experience and skills

• Ability to take initiative to design own work schedule and work with minimal supervision
• Highly competitive, positive, and results-driven business sales person