Business Development Supervisor at HRLeverage Africa

Responsibilities

• Focuses on identifying and creating new business opportunities.
• Explores potential partnerships and collaborations, to expand the customer base.
• Conducting thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and industry trends.
• Analyzing competitors to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to identify gaps in the market that the company can exploit.
• Collaborating with the legal and finance teams to ensure all deals comply with company policies and regulations.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of business development strategies.
• Establishing, building and maintaining a strong relationship pipeline of prospective clients and existing clients.
• Utilizing CRM software to manage client information, track interactions, and streamline the sales process.
• Preparing proposals, presentations, and contract regular reports on business development activities and results for senior management.
• Working closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, and product development to ensure alignment and support in business development efforts.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required. An MBA or other advanced degree can be added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in sales, marketing, or business development is crucial.
• Experience in the industry(Construction) in which the company operates can provide valuable insights and connections.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for negotiating deals and building relationships.
• Ability to analyze market trends, financial data, and business metrics to make informed decisions.
• Strong sales acumen and the ability to negotiate favorable terms with clients.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for business growth.
• Strong networking skills to identify and connect with potential clients and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of financial principles and the ability to create budgets and financial projections.