Profile: Business Development ManagerExperience: Post graduate - 3 to 5 years & Graduate xe2x80x93 More than 5 yearsRoles:
research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets.
meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone.
foster and develop relationships with customers/clients
understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
work strategically - carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes
have a good understanding of the business services and be able to advise others about them
seek ways of improving the way the business operates
attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate
an excellent telephone manner for making initial contact and for ongoing communication with customers and business associates.
interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients
written and verbal communication skills - needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally
team working skills and a collaborative approach to work
decision-making skills
the ability to multitask and prioritize your workload
project management and organizational skills
the ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals
negotiating skills
initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch.
Should be willing to travel as and when required.
Essentials:
Well versed with English, Gujarati and Hindi language.