• Developing and nurturing relationships with key customer accounts.
• Keeping up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors.
• Assessing client needs and the company’s ability to meet those needs.
• Following up with new leads and referrals generated from the sales team.
• Preparing status reports on goals.
• Using customer relationship management (CRM) software, such as Salesforce, to manage interactions.
Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.