Head Business Development at Fadac Resources

Job Summary: 

• The Head of Business Development is responsible for driving sustainable growth and profitability by providing strategic direction for market expansion and revenue generation.
• This role involves a deep understanding of market realities, identifying trends, and pursuing opportunities that align with the company’s long-term objectives.
• The Head of Business Development leads initiatives for upselling, business expansion, and strategic partnerships, ensuring the organization is well positioned to capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential business opportunities.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve business goals.
• Identifying target markets and customer segments.
• Generating leads through various channels, such as networking, cold calling, and online research.
• Building and maintaining a network of contacts to facilitate business development.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans aligned with the company's overall objectives.
• Staying informed about industry trends and adapting strategies accordingly.
• Identifying and implementing innovative approaches to business development
• Identifying and negotiating partnerships or alliances that can benefit the company.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key partners.
• Effectively communicating the value proposition of products or services.
• Creating and delivering presentations to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with sales teams to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Meeting or exceeding sales targets and contributing to revenue growth.
• Providing input on product or service development based on market feedback and trends.
• Negotiating contracts and agreements with clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Closing deals that contribute to the overall growth of the business.
• Managing and nurturing relationships with clients and customers.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing any issues or concerns.
• Providing regular reports to management on business development activities and outcomes.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the COO.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 8 years experience
• At least 5 years of Job-related experience in a strategic, supervisory or management capacity leading marketing or public relations and sales team within the ICT industry.
• A minimum of Graduate-level degree; MBA would be an added advantage
• Experience working with enterprise and government organizations
• Demonstrated strong servant leadership.
• Knowledge of the product/solutions and competitive environment is required
• Knowledge of principles and method for shows, promotions and selling of solutions. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques.
• Knowledge of financial management is critical.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media.
• Familiarity with current trends and advancements in IT, including software, hardware, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.