Business Development Manager

Job Responsibilities

Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets

seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation

generate leads and cold call prospective customers

meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone

foster and develop relationships with customers/clients

understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these

think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business

have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them

ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation, and understand the need for change and what is required of them

discuss promotional strategy and activities with the CEO

seek ways of improving the way the business operates

attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate

Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs

Arrange business meetings with prospective clients

Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers