Responsibilities:
Researching and identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services
Generating leads and cold calling prospective customers to establish rapport and set up meetings
Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives to boost the company's market presence
Developing growth strategies and plans with clear objectives to increase revenue and business expansion
Understanding the needs of existing customers and how the company's products or services align with their goals
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, potential clients, and industry contacts
Negotiating with stakeholders and drafting business proposals and contracts to close deals and secure new business
Collaborating with internal departments such as marketing, sales, and product development to ensure company goals are met
Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events to network and promote the company
Working closely with the sales team to convert prospects into customers and to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities
Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills to enhance business development efforts
Utilizing CRM software to track progress with new prospects, manage business leads, and analyze data to inform business strategies