Business Development Roles1. Business Development Manager: Leads business development efforts, sets strategies, and manages teams.2. Business Development Representative: Focuses on lead generation, prospecting, and qualifying potential clients.3. Account Manager: Manages existing client relationships, identifies upsell opportunities, and provides customer support.4. Sales Engineer: Provides technical expertise to support sales efforts and demonstrate products or services.5. Market Research Analyst: Conducts market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitors.Business Development ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning1. Develops business development strategies and plans.2. Conducts market research and analyzes industry trends.3. Identifies new business opportunities and partnerships.Lead Generation and Qualification1. Generates leads through networking, prospecting, and marketing efforts.2. Qualifies leads to determine potential for business growth.3. Develops and maintains relationships with key decision-makers.Sales and Negotiation1. Presents products or services to potential clients.2. Negotiates contracts and agreements.3. Closes deals and meets sales targets.Relationship Management1. Manages existing client relationships.2. Identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities.3. Provides customer support and resolves issues.Performance Monitoring and Reporting1. Tracks and analyzes business development metrics (e.g., sales, revenue growth).2. Reports progress to senior management and stakeholders.3. Adjusts strategies based on performance data.Collaboration and Communication1. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product development).2. Communicates business development plans and progress to stakeholders.3. Ensures alignment with company goals and objectives.