Research & Business Development Manager at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

Job Description:

• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income to meet agreed monthly targets
• Spend much of the time working independently out of the office.
• Actively and successfully manage the sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; proposal writing, solution pitch; negotiation; close; handover to the account management team
• Manage and maintain a sales pipeline ensuring all sales administration is current
• Create and be accountable for client proposals, contracts and any further documentation, following laid down procedure
• Ensure  the company remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients
• Develop and manage company communication/advertising plans
• Develop awareness of the company through all its communication channels (newsletters, etc)
• Public relations (attend business events, be a member of relevant networking associations, etc)

Qualifications:

• Be a graduate, preferably with a master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or equivalent
• Have a detailed knowledge of consulting business operations and have worked as a business development manager or equivalent position.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills and be a confident negotiator able to close deals
• Be able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment demonstrating excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexible, self-motivated and can coordinate several simultaneous projects.
• Able to Network with businesspeople, attend workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the marketplace
•  KPI driven and a Go getter