Our Client Is Seeking A Dynamic, Results-Oriented Business Development Manager To Drive Business Growth, Strengthen Market Presence, And Expand Strategic Partnerships. The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For Identifying New Business Opportunities, Developing And Implementing Sales And Marketing Strategies, Building Strong Relationships With Corporate Clients And Key Stakeholders, And Increasing Revenue Across The Organization's Service Offerings. The Ideal Candidate Is A Highly Motivated Professional With An Established Corporate Network, Exceptional Negotiation Skills, And A Proven Track Record Of Achieving Business Growth Targets.
Duties And Responsibilities
Develop And Implement Business Development Strategies That Drive Sustainable Revenue Growth.
Identify, Pursue, And Secure New Business Opportunities Across Targeted Sectors.
Build And Maintain Strong Relationships With Corporate Clients, Strategic Partners, Government Institutions, And Other Key Stakeholders.
Leverage An Existing Professional Network To Generate Leads And Convert Opportunities Into Long-Term Business Relationships.
Develop And Execute Sales And Marketing Plans Aligned With The Organization's Strategic Objectives.
Conduct Market Research To Identify Emerging Trends, Customer Needs, Competitor Activities, And New Market Opportunities.
Prepare And Deliver Compelling Business Proposals, Presentations, And Commercial Bids.
Negotiate Contracts And Service Agreements To Maximize Business Value.
Manage The Full Sales Pipeline From Lead Generation To Contract Closure.
Collaborate With Internal Teams To Develop Innovative Solutions That Meet Client Requirements.
Represent The Organization At Networking Events, Conferences, Exhibitions, And Industry Forums.
Monitor Sales Performance And Prepare Periodic Business Development And Pipeline Reports For Management.
Develop Strategic Partnerships That Enhance The Organization's Visibility And Market Competitiveness.
Achieve And Exceed Agreed Sales, Revenue, And Client Acquisition Targets.
Maintain High Levels Of Customer Satisfaction Through Effective Relationship Management And After-Sales Engagement.
Identify Opportunities For Expanding Existing Client Accounts Through Cross-Selling And Upselling Initiatives.
Ensure All Business Development Activities Comply With Organizational Policies And Ethical Business Practices.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's Degree In Marketing, Business Administration, Sales Management, Commerce, Or A Related Field.
A Postgraduate Qualification Or Professional Certification In Sales, Marketing, Or Business Development Will Be An Added Advantage.
Minimum Of 5 Years' Proven Experience In Business Development, Sales, Or Marketing, With A Demonstrated Record Of Achieving Revenue Growth.
Strong Existing Network And Well-Established Relationships Within Zimbabwe's Corporate Sector.
Demonstrated Ability To Identify, Negotiate, And Close High-Value Business Opportunities.
Proven Experience Developing And Implementing Successful Sales And Marketing Strategies.
Excellent Communication, Presentation, Negotiation, And Interpersonal Skills.
Strong Commercial Acumen With The Ability To Analyze Markets And Identify Growth Opportunities.
Experience In Preparing Business Proposals, Tenders, And Strategic Partnership Agreements.
High Level Of Professionalism, Integrity, And Self-Motivation.
Proficiency In Microsoft Office Suite And Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems.
Valid Class 4 Driver's Licence And Willingness To Travel Extensively For Business Development Activities.