Construction Business Development Manager at Optiven Limited

We are looking for an energetic and charismatic person to fill the position of a Construction Business Development Manager. The desired person will be responsible for driving business growth by developing contacts, identifying market opportunities and increasing sales.

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Creating development plans and growth projections
• Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels, guarantee the establishment of referrals upon targeted clients.
• Meeting existing and potential clients, identifying and gathering their specific needs at an early stage
• Liaising with colleagues to develop sales and marketing strategies
• Preparing financial projections and sales targets
• Attending events such as exhibitions and conferences
• Preparing sales presentations
• Participating in sales meetings
• Producing forecasts and reports for management
• Discuss the Monthly Customer Complaint Report with the management and offer solutions
• Be fully conversant with the commercial and technical requirements of customers and competitors within preselected and defined market sectors.
• Respond to bids and tenders coordinating with internal departments.
• To propose the best technical and economic solutions (quality, cost, deadlines) and to negotiate new contracts. To secure the relationship with the clients until the achievement of the project
• Be the face of company and day to day point of contact with clients in all regions.
• Perform any other assignment that may be given from time to time

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Finance, Marketing, Business Management ,Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the same position dealing with construction products
• Must have exposure in the sector of construction
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications and Computer Operations.
• A good personal network of contacts in the industry
• Strong communication, organizational, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent in developing customer relationships and customer service
• Aggressive in meeting targets.
• Ability to take ownership, working independently and to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, honesty and transparency
• Professionalism, high level of maturity, good character with positive values