Business Development Executive

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 organization.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 to develop and improve the business.Work strategically - carrying out necessary planning to implement operational changes.Have a good understanding of the business’s products or services and be able to advise others about them.Ensure staff are on board throughout the organization, and understand the need for change and what is required of them.Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department.Liaise with the finance team, warehousing, and logistics departments as appropriate.Seek ways of improving the way the business operates.Attend seminars, conferences, and events where appropriate.Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.