About this role
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Overview
- We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Officer to support the company's growth through new client acquisition, lead generation, relationship management, and market development.
- The ideal candidate should have 1 to 2 years experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, or a related commercial function. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify prospects, initiate business conversations, nurture relationships, and contribute to the conversion of opportunities into business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for the identification and research of prospective clients, business opportunities, and potential markets.
- Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, cold calls, emails, referrals, networking, industry research, and other appropriate channels.
- Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
- Initiate contact with prospective clients and effectively communicate the company's products and services.
- Schedule and participate in client meetings, presentations, and business discussions.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging trends and commercial opportunities.
- Follow up consistently with prospects to move opportunities through the sales pipeline and support conversion.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, meetings, follow-ups, proposals, and business development activities.
- Work closely with internal teams to understand client requirements and ensure appropriate solutions are presented.
- Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, presentations, and other business development materials.
- Prepare regular reports on business development activities, pipeline progress, prospects, and outcomes.
- Represent the company professionally at networking events, conferences, client meetings, and other relevant business engagements.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives aimed at improving client acquisition, market penetration, and revenue growth.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a related discipline.
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1–2 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Account Management, or a related commercial function.
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Demonstrable experience in lead generation, prospecting, client engagement, or sales support.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
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Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
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Strong research, prospecting, and follow-up skills.
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Ability to work with targets and contribute to revenue-generation initiatives.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
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Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM systems, and digital prospecting tools is an added advantage.
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Strong commercial awareness, initiative, and willingness to take ownership of assigned opportunities.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other team members.
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Application Closing Date: Not Specified.