Business Development Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, build strategic relationships, expand the company’s customer base, and contribute to sustainable business growth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing growth strategies, identifying potential clients and partners, managing business relationships, negotiating opportunities, and working with internal teams to convert opportunities into measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, referrals, partnerships, and other channels.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Research market trends, customer needs, competitors, and emerging opportunities.
Develop business proposals, presentations, and partnership opportunities.
Initiate conversations and meetings with prospective clients and business partners.
Negotiate business terms, partnerships, and agreements where appropriate.
Work closely with marketing, operations, customer service, and management teams to execute growth initiatives.
Develop strategies for increasing revenue, market presence, customer acquisition, and retention.
Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, partnerships, and business activities.
Follow up consistently with prospects and convert qualified opportunities into business relationships.
Represent the company at meetings, networking events, conferences, and other relevant engagements.
Monitor business development activities and prepare regular reports for management.
Meet agreed business development targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Identify opportunities to improve existing products, services, and customer experience.
Support the development of long-term strategies for business expansion.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Finance, Communications, or a related field.
Previous experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Customer Success, or a related role is an advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Strong networking and prospecting abilities.
Good understanding of business strategy and market analysis.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Target-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
Ability to prepare reports, proposals, and business presentations.