Business Development Executive at Prestigious Consulting Group

Role Summary

• We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to drive lead generation, client acquisition, pipeline management, partnerships, and revenue growth. The ideal candidate must be proactive, an excellent communicator, target-driven, and experienced in managing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, qualify, and manage business leads and opportunities.
• Conduct targeted client outreach via calls, email, LinkedIn, and event networking.
• Manage the BD pipeline, follow-ups, and client relationships.
• Coordinate proposals, pitch decks, bids, and client presentations.
• Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities.
• Support partnerships with businesses, DFIs, institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly pipeline updates and monthly BD reports.
• Maintain accurate CRM and client records.

Key Performance Indicators

• Minimum of 15 qualified opportunities in pipeline at all times.
• 8–12 qualified leads monthly.
• Minimum 20 targeted outreach activities monthly.
• 30%+ lead-to-proposal conversion rate.
• 100% client enquiries responded to within 24 hours.
• 100% on-time proposal submissions.
• Minimum 2 market intelligence briefs monthly.
• At least 1 new business opportunity identified monthly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Business Development, Sales, Consulting, or Client Relationship Management.
• Proven experience in lead generation, client acquisition, and pipeline management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong proposal writing, research, and commercial skills.
• Proficiency with CRM, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, and business research tools.
• Experience in consulting, manufacturing, industrials, or professional services is an advantage.