Head, Business Development at 25th & Staffing

Job Summary
The Head, Business Development will be responsible for leading the development of new product business opportunities that supports the company overall growth strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying new product leads and potential markets by researching organisations and individuals
• Locating or proposing potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities
• Screens potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Working to stringent targets and adopting a professional and knowledgeable approach to each new business call.
• Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc/BA in relevant discipline (2:2and above)
• MBA, Masters or Post Graduate Degree (International degrees are highly desirable)
• 8+ years in progressively responsible experience in business development leadership roles, preferably in a Telecommunication, FMCG, Banking, Utility Payments, Sports Betting, Lottery industry

Personal Attributes

• Experience in working with senior management to align sales strategies and solutions
• Must have experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment
• Excellent negotiation skills, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of demand analysis

Other Skills & Abilities

• PC proficiency and strong working knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Word and Google application is essential.