Sales/Business Development:

Job Description:

- Identifying new sales leads

- Pitching products and/or services

- Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers

Responsibilities:

- Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets

- Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing

- Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings

- Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives

- Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events

When it comes to the challenge of actually selling, other typical duties include:

- Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays

- Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company's products

- Developing quotes and proposals

- Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person

- Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met

- Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills

Desired Skills:

To be an effective business development executive, an individual must be:

- Socially adept

- Good with numbers

- Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people

The skills you need to excel in this position include:

- Strong communication and IT fluency

- Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems

- In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events

- The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

- Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations

- Attention to detail

- Excellent time management and organisation

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