job description
job roles and responsibilities
the role of a business development executive is to assist the organizations sales and growth efforts by contributing to new customer acquisition. he/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitor activity. the primary role and responsibilities of a business development executive include:
>build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
>keep prospective client database updated
>make cold calls for new business leads
support in writing new business proposals
>maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company
>arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients
>follow company guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.
competencies and skills required
>must possess strong customer service skills
>excellent written and verbal communication
>must have good negotiation skills
>must be able to create good presentations
>must have excellent interpersonal skills
>must be detail oriented and an active listener
>ability to work under pressure
> ability to achieve monthly targets.