Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager works to improve an organization’s market position and achieve financial growth. He/ She prospects new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients He builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions. He plans persuasive approaches and pitches to convince potential clients. He may manage the activities of others supporting business development. He works in a fast-paced dynamic environment, frequently travels to clients' premises, and attends networking events. He is familiar with client relationship management and sales tools. He is knowledgeable of the organization's products and services, as well as trends, developments and challenges of the industry domain. The Business Development Manager is self-motivated and capable of setting clear and meaningful goals. He displays high levels of resilience when faced with challenges. He understands the consultative selling approach and is able to leverage on and support the role that marketing place in attracting, qualifying and nurturing prospective customers. He is articulate and creative in utilizing his product and customer knowledge to close deals.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Budgeting
Proficiency Level
"Manage budgeting and forecasting for annual financial and business planning within the business unit "
4
Business Development
Proficiency Level
Analyse insights from market intelligence data and related business functions to identify commercial opportunities and propose ways to capitalize on them.
4
Business Needs Analysis
Proficiency Level
"Elicit and analyze business requirements from key stakeholders and assess relevant solutions and their potential impact"
3
Business Negotiation
Proficiency Level
Participate in negotiations.
4
Contract Management
Proficiency Level
"Review contracts and agreements and manage performance levels against agreed standards, provide feedback and investigate contractual issues "
4

Generic Skills & Competencies

Interpersonal Skills
Proficiency Level
Influence, guide and handle others’ emotions to build instrumental relationships and manage conflicts and disagreements.
Advanced
Communication
Proficiency Level
"Negotiate with others to address issues and achieve mutual consensus."
Advanced
Problem Solving
Proficiency Level
Identify less perceivable problems and use problem solving tools and techniques to solve the problems.
Intermediate
Service Orientation
Proficiency Level
Anticipate customers needs and expectations, and elicit feedback from customers to improve service. Build relationships with customers to create and sustain customer loyalty.
Intermediate
Transdisciplinary Thinking
Proficiency Level
Co-relate material from diverse knowledge bases to guide decisions and policy making. Participate in reflective and trans-disciplinary communities within and outside the organization.
Intermediate

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Implement business development strategy

• Develop business development plans for sales team with critical success factors and targets 
• Manage preparation of bid documents and proposals 
• Oversee the development of campaigns, social media presence, seminars, forums, web-site content and case studies 
• Oversee the development of sales tools to facilitate the selling process 
• Develop long-range goals and objectives for market penetration 
• Analyse business development approaches and strategies to determine their best use within the market 
• Use sales tools for accurate forecasting of current and future business 
• Update business development strategies in line with market and industry trends

Develop new business opportunities

• Research potential clients, existing and new markets, products and services to identify new business opportunities 
• Represent the organisation at business networks and industry events 
• Identify new business opportunities for growing revenue, diversifying business streams and strengthening market position 
• Obtain insights from business network on developments in product and/or service offerings in relation to industry needs 
• Evaluate opportunities through financial feasibility studies, risk assessment and market research to inform 
business development decisions 
• Present business trends and its impact on new products and/or services, and distribution channels 
• Report on the status of new sales activities

Manage relationship with clients and channel partners

• Develop engagement plans and activities to build and strengthen relationships with clients 
• Engage clients regularly to uncover current and potential business concerns and needs 
• Manage the resolution of client feedback and queries and escalate to higher level when needed 
• Evaluate client feedback to identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to enhance client experience 
• Communicate client feedback and market sentiments to relevant internal stakeholders to enhance products and/or services

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