Business Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Collecting all relevant invitation for bids (IFB), response to the proposal (RFP), and request for quotation (RFQ) from all possible sources for bringing in new businesses.
• Document and share the business leads daily with reporting manager.
• Submit necessary documents for bids, proposals, and quotations for new business.
• Find new business opportunities by searching for requirements on the internet, emails, and other possible sources. Prepare necessary proposals and arrange meetings with managers for negotiations and establishment of the business.
• Prepare monthly reports on all new business developments and progress achieved and share it reporting manager.
• Identifying newer opportunities in the industry and communicating them with reporting manager
• Manage key customer relations by acting as a liaison between the company and its key customers.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives. Work with the digital marketing team for achieving business development goals.
• Prepare necessary tools for the betterment of marketing strategies and seamless solicitation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• 2+ years of experience in Business Development with a good understanding of the marketing industry.
• Degree in marketing or Business Administration. MBA is a plus.
• Broad experience with SEO and PPC.
• Understanding of digital marketing concepts.
• Knowledge of web analytics tools.
• Content and creative writing skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Committed to meeting deadlines. With high-quality results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies.

About the role

• It can be challenging trying to create new business opportunities, in addition to the constant pressure of meeting or exceeding targets. However, business development is quite a creative role and can be very satisfying.
• You may have the responsibility of managing a team and its output.
• You’ll be expected to dress smartly, especially for meetings, though slightly more relaxed business casual attire may be acceptable at other times.
• Depending on the type of business, overnight or overseas travel may be required.
• Measuring the performance of campaigns through web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Web Trends, etc.).
• Managing and updating social media platforms.
• Keeping up-to-date with trends in social media.
• Creating innovative content.
• Overseeing the company’s email marketing campaigns.