Business development managers are responsible for helping grow businesses by finding new opportunities, researching leads, establishing relationships with potential clients and arranging appointments for sales executives.
:- Additional responsibilities include:
- Research prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads and follow through to a successful agreement.
- Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients.
- Collaborate with design and sales teams to ensure that requirements are met.
- Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area you have been assigned.
- Have a strong understanding of company products, competition in the market and positioning.
- Follow the latest industry developments and stay up-to-date on corporate competitors.