Description
This position is for a Business Development Manager/Account Manager whose function it is to develop and generate new business opportunities. The main responsibilities include to manage, support, and supervise the business development department. This department is responsible for the acquisition of new projects and project bids.
Qualifications
A candidate for this position shall posses BA/BS in a related discipline and extensive experience in a relevant field. However, if you are a self motivated person with credibilities in hand, we are interested to hear from you.
Competencies
- Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market
- Clarify goals and reach agreement maintaining the interests of all parties
- Proactively develops and improve products and services
- Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues
- Understands clients’ needs
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and clients
Tasks
- Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually
- Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams
- Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research
- Develop draft proposals based on team meetings and discussions
- Maintain the Business Development databases
- Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc.