Business Development Officer at InfoStrategy Technology

Reference Code: IST/KD/008
Department: Business development
Reports to: Managing Director

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Managing Director, the Business Development Officer is responsible for leading and improving the Organizations market position to achieve substantial financial growth. S/He will develop and implement long term organizational strategic goals, selected marketing initiatives, innovative business ideas and solutions that will position the organization competitively and profitably to enlarge her current clientele base, build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the business development arm of the organization and ensure that all revenue targets of all products and services are duly met.
• Plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the organization
• Strategically plan, develop and implement pipeline for new business to flow into the organization.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the organization can provide and the organizations competitors
• Interface, develop and maintain rapport with new and existing clients and also market the products and services of the organization to the public.
• Market all the products and services of the Organization to the public
• Supervise and support the production of all marketing material designs and develop handle materials including program fliers, proposals etc.
• Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or any other means of generating interest from potential clients
• Grow and retain existing accounts and client base by presenting new solutions and services to clients.
• Lead in the development of marketing plans and strategies
• Work individually or with teams to develop business proposals that is tailored to client’s needs.

Education Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• First Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Excellent Research and Writing skills
• Excellent Presentation Skill
• Demonstrated accomplishment and skill in business development and client retention
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
• Strategic Sales skill
• Networking, Persuasion, Prospecting, Public speaking and Closing Skills.
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Identification of clients’ needs and challenges
• Ability to meet target goals
• Territory and Market Management
• Customer relations management
• Excellent numeric and analytical skill