Business Development Officer at Sifax Group

Job Description

• As Business Development Officer in SIFAX Group you are to identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies to increase company sales and client base
• The Business Development Officer responsibilities include identifying company products and services that are underperforming, developing an in-depth knowledge of company offerings, pricing, and policies, and improving existing sales and business proposals
• You should also ensure that the company is able to achieve revenue targets
• The job holder would be responsible for analyzing our customer base and current sales strategies and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Analyse the current and past budgets, expenses, sales revenues and product/service deficiencies in order to provide recommendations for business growth and problem resolution
• Research the market for identifying new business opportunities
• Respond to the client queries regarding the products/services in a timely fashion
• Develop business proposals for new and existing customers
• Prepare the annual marketing budget and track the expenses against the budget
• Develop in-depth knowledge about the business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends
• Maintain a knowledge repository of clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects and presentations
• Manage customer calls and appointments effectively for new opportunities
• Supervise the client relationship management database and utilize it to manage customer contacts and mailing lists
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your line Head.

Skills and Other Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields
• 3+ years’ experience working in a development role
• Maritime, logistics, consulting and financial service industry knowledge
• Capability of prioritizing and delegating responsibilities
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A good grasp of numbers and the ability to write documents in a professional style
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to remain flexible and seek alternative options to problems
• Ability to think out of the box
• Leadership & managerial skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Highly organised self-starter with demonstrated excellence in developing strategic plans
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suit.