Business Development Officer

As a business development manager, you’ll need to:

Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets.
Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients.
Ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation and understand the need for change and what is required of them.
Liaise with the team and departments as appropriate.
Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate.
Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.
Requirements

Proven work experience as a Business Development Officer in Sales, Marketing or related field.
Organizational and multitasking abilities.
Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients.
Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets.
Ability to work under pressure.
Team Working skills and a collaborative approach to work.
Time Management skills.