Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

What You Will Do: Key Responsibilities

• Define long-term organizational strategic goals

  and identify new business opportunities that will improve our market position.

• Lead pitches and proposals

  , working with the team to develop compelling offers that address community members needs and objectives.

• Handle objections

  by clarifying and negotiating through differences to a positive conclusion.

• Grow, maintain, and leverage relationships

  with our community members and key partners.

• Identify opportunities for new campaigns, services, and distribution channels

  to increase revenue.
• Conduct extensive market research to

  identify new markets

  and understand competitors, defining our unique selling propositions and differentiators.

• Prepare sales contracts

  and ensure adherence to all legal guidelines.

• Promote the company's products/services

  by effectively addressing or predicting clients objectives.
• Work closely with the marketing team and other internal staff to

  maximize revenue

  .

• Submit weekly and monthly progress reports

  and ensure all data is accurate.

• Develop and mentor entry-level staff

  into valuable salespeople, providing business development training and support.

• Update job knowledge

  by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.

• Protect the organization's value

  by keeping all information confidential.

What You Will Bring: Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a business development or similar leadership role.
• Strong capabilities in

  strategic planning

  , market research, and competitive analysis.
• Exceptional

  negotiation skills

  and the ability to persuade using a variety of communication styles.
• Excellent

  verbal and written communication skills

  for preparing pitches, proposals, and reports.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community members and internal teams.
• A deep understanding of sales processes, revenue generation, and after-sales support.
• The capability and drive to improve an organization's market position.