Business Development Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Developing business plans, sales strategies, and marketing initiatives to achieve revenue goals.
• Sales & Negotiation: Pitching products/services, negotiating contracts, and closing deals to enhance profitability.
• Market Research: Analyzing competitors, industry trends, and market opportunities to identify potential for growth.
• Collaboration: Working with sales, marketing, and product teams to align strategies and meet client needs.
• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identifying new business opportunities, prospective clients, and market trends to build a strong sales pipeline.
• Relationship Management: Cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with new and existing clients.

Performance Indicators

• Achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Growth in new client acquisitions.
• Accuracy in revenue forecasting.
• Improvement in brand recognition.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is often preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in sales, business development, or a similar account management role.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategy & Analysis: Proven ability to create, implement, and analyze business strategies and sales forecasts.
• Relationship Building: Proven capability in networking and building rapport with stakeholders.