The Business Development Partner is responsible for driving business growth, and duties vary on a day-to-day basis. Typical responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

Responsibilities

Creating development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections

Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels

Meeting existing and potential clients and building positive relationships

Responding to RFP’s, RFQ’s, IFB’s, supplier registration adverts etc

Liaising with colleagues to develop sales and marketing strategies

Attending events such as exhibitions and conferences

Preparing sales presentations and participating in sales meetings

Producing reports for management

Training business developers and sales colleagues

Working in a client’s business or in an office.

Required skills:

A drive to seek new business

Excellent telephone skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Good IT skills

Initiative and good decision-making skills

Strong organisational skills

Strategic and analytical thinking skills

Ability to write reports and good written communication standards.

Qualifications

Diploma / equivalent minimum

Valid driver’s license