Business Development Associate
Role Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Development Associate to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the digital education industry, with the ability to identify new business opportunities and drive growth.
- This role involves strategic planning, market analysis, and building relationships with new clients to expand our market presence.
Responsibilities
- Meet and/or exceed sales quotas by engaging with prospects and setting up high quality meetings that lead to quality pipeline and revenue.
- Make contact with potential new customers across a variety of channels – phone, email, social, chat.
- Generate leads and brand awareness through on-site, face-to-face interactions with partners and customers.
- Ensure that customer complaints are investigated and promptly resolved across all channels.
- Review sales performance against set budgets on a periodic basis and recommend action plans for improvement.
- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly sales reports for management’s review.
- Support in creation of sales messaging, follow up, and presentations to customers and prospective customers/partners.
- Develop creative ways and ideas for reaching and engaging with prospect personas.
- Track market and sales performance.
- Maintain relationships with partners.
- Complete field marketing campaigns after conducting preliminary research.
- Managing sales funnel per user and researching existing customers to ensure targeting is precise.
- Perform cold outreach, Email, LinkedIn, and Phone Calls and manage leads generated.
- Work closely with marketing/sales teams to create programs that drive brand loyalty.
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities and potential clients within the oil and gas sector.
- Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve sales targets and expand the company’s customer base.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships, understanding their needs and offering solutions that align with our services.
- Prepare and present business proposals, reports, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the operations and project management teams to ensure that client needs are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
- Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to represent the company and forge new business relationships.
- Act on behalf of; and perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.
Required Competency and Skill Sets
- This position is open preferably to a female candidate.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Sales /Business Development related field. A Master’s degree or additional certifications in a relevant field is a plus.
- 2 years of business development experience specializing in one or more sector.
- Proven experience in sales across digital education/Academy service is a plus.
- Deep understanding of sales systems to support successful sales delivery.
- Deep understanding of the digital education/Academy market, including trends, challenges and opportunities.
- Curiosity, a can-do attitude and willingness to continually learn.
- Efficient multi-tasker and ability to work & deliver under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Time management and planning skills.
- Attention to details.
- Flexible and Proactive.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent people and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adapt to new and challenging projects.
- Ability to influence others and create a sense of urgency for your cause.
Method of Application
Kindly send all requested documents – CV, and Portfolio to: [email protected]
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