Business Development Executive at Hreade

JOB SUMMARY

• Develops and expands the clientele of the organization by identifying prospective clients, businesses with needs within the company’s service offerings.
• Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders and clients interested in investment and payment solution services.
• Develops interest in investments and payment solution services through brand management, market research, and creating business proposals and conducting presentations with prospective clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops new business, by actively identifying prospective businesses and needs for specific payment services.
• Successfully manages the sales process cycle.
• Presents services to potential clients through direct communication, business meetings, networking events, speaking roles and e-mails.
• Represents the organization at industry events and tradeshows to gain new business leads and creates awareness of product, services and payment solutions.
• Creates and manages client proposals, presentations, contracts, and other documentation.
• Interacts with other departments such as technical, marketing, and accounts team when needed.
• Stays updated with marketing trends, regulations, and issues that may affect the payments solutions industry.
• Partakes in marketing activities and initiatives to increase the company’s visibility in current and expanding markets.
• Generates ideas for new services to increase revenue.
• Maintains professional outlook and conducts promote positive brand image.
• Provides reports and projections for sales revenue to management.
• Develops retention strategies for existing customers and upsell new business opportunities.
• Gathers and develops market intelligence reports on competitors’ services and share for product development.
• Identifies and develops strategic long-term relationships with key stakeholders, corporate and individual clients to develop partnerships.
• Oversees and participates in business meetings with prospective investors and clients and attends business forums.
• Ensures company processes and procedures are followed to ensure timely and quality delivery of services to customers.
• Performs other duties as required by the managing director.

EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited institution.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in business development.
• Excellent business etiquette and follow-up procedures.
• Understanding of sales and marketing techniques.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3- 5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Business development experience within an online payment organization is an added advantage.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Persuading and influencing.
• Presenting and communicating information.
• Relating and networking.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Analysing.
• Working with people.
• Delivering results and meeting customers’ expectations.
• Writing and Reporting.