Business Development Executive

Key Responsibilities

Market Research and Lead Generation

1. Conduct market research to identify potential clients, industries, and business opportunities.

2. Build and maintain a database of prospects and key decision-makers.

3. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.

4. Identify opportunities from tenders, industry events, referrals, social media, and professional networks.

Prospecting and Client Outreach

1. Develop targeted prospect lists and outreach campaigns.

2. Initiate contact with prospective clients through email, telephone, LinkedIn, networking events, and referrals.

3. Qualify leads and determine client needs, budget, authority, and project timelines.

4. Schedule meetings between prospects and senior management.

Client Meetings and Sales Support

1. Attend client meetings and contribute to presentations and proposals.

2. Deliver introductory pitches and company capability presentations.

3. Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, and tender responses.

4. Follow up on prospects and maintain engagement throughout the sales cycle.

Relationship Management

1. Establish and nurture relationships with key decision-makers.

2. Maintain regular communication with prospects and existing clients.

3. Track all opportunities and interactions within the CRM system.

4. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and professionalism.

Reporting and Pipeline Management

1. Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline.

2. Prepare weekly business development reports covering leads, meetings, opportunities, and revenue forecasts.

3. Track progress against KPIs and sales targets.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

2. 2 to 5 years' experience in business development, sales, account management, or client relationship management.

3. Experience selling professional services, consulting, technology, cybersecurity, training, or related solutions is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

1. Strong research and analytical skills.

2. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

3. Ability to engage senior executives confidently and decision-makers.

4. Strong persuasive and negotiation abilities.

5. Proficiency in LinkedIn, Zoho Bigin/CRM, Microsoft Office, and sales prospecting tools.

6. Self-motivated and target-driven.

7. Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

8. Excellent written business communication skills.

9. Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section

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