Senior Business Development Associate Job Description
As a Senior Business Development Associate, your main responsibility will be to proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities. You will research and analyze potential markets, develop and execute sales strategies, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful implementation of new business initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and prospect potential clients or markets for business expansion.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry influencers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of new business initiatives.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
- Prepare and present sales proposals to potential clients.
- Negotiate and close deals to achieve sales targets.
- Provide support and guidance to junior members of the business development team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- Proven experience in business development or sales role.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset and ability to think critically.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office suite.
Skills
- Sales prospecting
- Relationship building
- Strategic thinking
- Market analysis
- Sales negotiation
- Presentation skills
- Deal closing
- Team leadership
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office