Manager - Business Development - Manufacturing/Trading/Real Estate/Agriculture/Technology

Business Devlopment Manager

The position is to be based in EAST AFRICA :

Our client company is a diverse conglomerate based in East Africa, is involved in manufacturing, trading, real estate, agriculture, and other technology-related strategic ventures.

Key Role Responsibilities :

Market Research and Analysis :

- Conduct market research to identify potential clients, industries, and trends.

- Analyse competitive landscapes and industry developments to identify new business opportunities. Lead Generation and Follow-up.

- Generate leads through various channels such as cold calling, networking, and following up with introduced contacts and online platforms.

- Qualify and prioritize leads based on the company's target criteria.

Sales Support :

- Collaborate with the sales team to create and deliver compelling sales presentations.

- Assist in the preparation of proposals, contracts, and other sales-related documents.

- Maintain records of business development activities and pipelines.

Strategic Planning :

- Contribute to the development and execution of the company's business development strategy.

- Provide input on product/service enhancements based on market feedback.

Communication and Reporting :

- Communicate regularly with internal teams to share feedback.

- Prepare regular reports on business development activities and progress towards targets.

- Represent the company at industry events, promote offerings and establish new connections.

Required Skill-Set :

Technical :

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

- Analytical mindset with a keen eye for identifying business opportunities.

- Familiarity with CRM software, usage of Microsoft Excel, Word and PPT is a must.

Functional :

- Relationship Building, Confident and Extrovert.

- Strong skills to follow up.

- Strategic Thinking.

- Communication Skills.