Technical Business Development Manager - Cables at Corporate Staffing

Technical Business Development Manager Job Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies and plans
• Create and develop commercial opportunities to increase the companies income
• Identify new market opportunities and taking a lead in successful business proposals that will secure new business and long term client relationships for the company
• Assist in embedding a commercial client service focused approach to all business processes and activities
• Gathering market intelligence and generating new leads as well as follow up and coordination of sales.
• Developing and managing relationships including closing business relationships by coordinating requirements: developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations
• Contribute to the development, communication and promotion of corporate core purpose, vision, mission and values as well culture improvement in order to meet financial and performance targets
• Manage departmental budgets to meet the strategic and operational business plans.
• Support the development of performance standards to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.
• Critically analyzing new business line and employ all risk management processes
• Participate in seminars and be widely read in professional, technical and marketing publications
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests

Skills and Qualifications for the Technical Business Development Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role (sales/business development management with a technical background)
• Financial knowledge is key with some knowledge of financial analysis
• Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for customer service and have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Flexible and able to handle frequent traveling in East Africa