Overview
A Business Development Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation of business development strategies to heighten company profitability. Their duties include leading a team of business development and sales professionals, identifying business opportunities to pursue and creating business proposals to support their ideas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Leading the charge on market research plans to identify new opportunities
-Working with executives to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities
-Encouraging new and existing clients by creating and improving proposals
-Tracking expenses and maintaining the company budget
-Ensuring that the company meets revenue targets
Providing training and mentoring to other members of the team
-Developing and pitching ideas for potential investors
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
-Strong business knowledge and experience interpreting financial data
-Ability to effectively research new markets
Creativity and problem-solving skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical and detail-oriented
-Strong negotiation skills
-Decision-making and leadership skills
Advanced time management and organizational skills
