Job Overview  

We are looking for a Business Development Officer to help us to improve and grow our business, by establishing and developing relationships with customers and other partners. 

Job Description  

• Planning, implementing and overseeing new business development initiatives.
• Developing a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Developing proposal, sales pitch, presentations and quotes for existing and prospective clients.  
• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings to communicate new  product developments to prospective clients  
• Thinking strategically, seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business.  
• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport, arrange meetings and ensure sales conversion.  
• Managing and leading the day-to-day operations of the department.  
• Increasing the value of current customers while identifying potential customers.
• Keeping up with the current industry trends locally and internationally.
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements  
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs  
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams  

Job Specification  

• At least bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.  
• 2 to 3 of years of experience in the related field.  
• Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills and IT fluency. 
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.  
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty. 
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.