Business Careers
Business Developer
A Business Developer is responsible for enhancing an organization's market position and driving financial growth. This career demands a blend of strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. Business Developers work creatively with internal teams, marketing staff, and managers to devise innovative strategies that boost sales opportunities and establish long-term business relationships.
Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential clients
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Coordinate with sales teams to develop mutually beneficial proposals
- Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate with stakeholders
- Monitor project teams to ensure contracts are executed as agreed
- Gather useful information from customer and competitor data
- Make and give presentations to prospective clients and internal executives
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience working in a development role
- Previous role in a leadership position
- A valid passport
- An understanding of how to interpret P&L, Earnings, and Inventory reports
- Robust interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel in order to see clients, explore new markets and attend conventions
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- A familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite