Business Development Associate identifies and helps to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential customers. Assists in the development of a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through direct or indirect customer contact and prospecting. Being a Business Development Associate works with marketing, sales, and product development teams to implement business development initiatives. Requires a bachelor’s degree of business, finance or marketing. Additionally, Business Development Associate typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Business Development Associate gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Business Development Associate typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
Business Development Associate Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Business Development Associate to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans;
- Must be able to work the business hours appropriate for assigned territory;
- Qualified leads by proactively contacting potential customers;
- Sales operations: ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Policies are implemented in a timely and accurate manner;
- Present our company to potential clients;
- Brand ambassador: become the face of Lalamove when engaging local partners to promote our services and values;
- Develop/Identify new and relevant customer base;
- Report to the Business Development Manager on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results;
- Identifying new target audience through market research;
- Contact potential clients through cold calls and emails;
- Provide a clear, compelling and articulate explanation to prospective customers of our value proposition and the business value we deliver;
- Provide daily and monthly reports (both written and verbal) to the Manager;
- Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and Account Executives;
- Build long-term trusting relationships with clients;
- To carry out promotional campaigns, and other publicity.
Requirements:
- Computer Literacy;
- Extraversion;
- Ability to deliver engaging presentations;
- Banking / Financial Services / Broking;
- Exceptional time management skills displaying the ability to manage multiple tasks with strict attention to detail;
- Proficient Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) skills;
- Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including cold calls);
- Positive track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals;
- Experience in Sales/Business Development/Offline Marketing;
- Familiarity with MS Excel (analyzing spreadsheets and charts);
- Candidates with Laptops are preferred;
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with prospects, clients and colleagues which are based on mutual respect and integrity;
- Likes to build relationships with customers & networking;
- Position requires a reliable automobile, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage;
- Fluent in local languages (English & Kannada).