Business Development Manager at Centre For Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Identify potential business opportunities, markets, and potential clients through market research and analysis.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans and strategies to achieve company growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and partners while actively seeking new clients and partnerships.
• Generate leads and prospects through various methods such as cold calling, networking, and attending industry events.
• Conduct market research to assess market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to guide decision-making.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals.
• Prepare and present business proposals, pitches, and presentations to potential clients or investors.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements, contracts, and partnerships to secure new business opportunities.
• Stay informed about the company's products or services and be able to articulate their value propositions to clients.
• Manage and allocate budgets effectively for business development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and finance, to support business growth.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure client satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining a high level of service quality.
• Explore new markets and geographic areas for potential business expansion.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all business development activities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to remain competitive in the field.
• Assess and manage risks associated with new business ventures or partnerships.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of business development efforts.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to the business development team (if applicable).
• Gather feedback from clients and stakeholders to improve products, services, and business development strategies.
• Identify potential business opportunities, markets, and potential clients through market research and analysis.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans and strategies to achieve company growth objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and partners while actively seeking new clients and partnerships.
• Generate leads and prospects through various methods such as cold calling, networking, and attending industry events.
• Conduct market research to assess market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to guide decision-making.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals.
• Prepare and present business proposals, pitches, and presentations to potential clients or investors.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements, contracts, and partnerships to secure new business opportunities.
• Stay informed about the company's products or services and be able to articulate their value propositions to clients.
• Manage and allocate budgets effectively for business development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and finance, to support business growth.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure client satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and maintaining a high level of service quality.
• Explore new markets and geographic areas for potential business expansion.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all business development activities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to remain competitive in the field.
• Assess and manage risks associated with new business ventures or partnerships.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of business development efforts.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to the business development team (if applicable).
• Gather feedback from clients and stakeholders to improve products, services, and business development strategies.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 1 - 3 years experience.