Business Development Manager

JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager

DEPARTMENT: Operations

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR:

1. Sales Pipeline Management
2. Marketing Initiatives
3. Strategic Planning
4. Fundraising
5. Product Development
6. Portfolio Management
7. Customer Relationship Management
8. Other duties as requested by supervisor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.
• Writing proposals, tenders, fundraising decks/ papers/ reports

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
• Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Number of customers
2. Loan Book Value and Quality
3. New Products
4. Sales Pipeline
5. Customer Relationship Management