Overview

We are looking for an energetic business development associate to help drive our sales and grow the business. You will attract new clients and build solid relationships with them while maintaining existing relationships. Other duties will include market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities. You will work with various departments and report to the Head of Business Development. A business development associate helps companies to boost growth and sales. They conduct market research, develop business strategies, build client relationships, and identify new business opportunities. Business development associates find work in a variety of industries from marketing to information technology.

The successful applicant will be resourceful, organized, and motivated to increase sales, enhance the company’s reputation, and look for new and creative ways to market our products. A background in sales or marketing is strongly desirable. As a Business Associate, You will help acquire, manage and retain customers, follow sales leads, convert and create strong customer relationship management. You will help explore possible partnerships and optimum customer satisfaction.

Job functions/ Responsibilities

• Help acquire and retain customers.
•  Follow up with sales leads and open up new avenues for the business to target and focus on customer relationship management.
• Find and pursue possible leads in the hopes of finding new customers and interested parties.
•  Help solve problems to maintain customer satisfaction and track all sales and report new opportunities to management.
• Share information at events and networking opportunities, work with upper management, and craft workable elevator pitches.
• After presenting to prospects and existing clients, schedule follow-ups with interested parties
• Collating and maintaining client information in the CRM database.
• Working closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies.
• Developing and implementing sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analyzing sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
• Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Identify new business opportunities and partners.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.
• Willing to familiarize yourself with the company’s vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
• Conducting market research and identifying potential clients.
• Cultivating strong relationships with new clients, while maintaining existing client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, or related field.
• 1 – 2 years’ relevant work experience in business development or similar field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software.