Chief Business Development Officer
Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Date Posted | June 16, 2022 |
Category | NGO |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | ETB |
Description
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and develop Business Development Strategies and Plans;
- Asses and identify gaps within the Business Development strategic progress and development;
- Conducting analysis and collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities;
- Investigate existing services and compare them with competitors;
- Analyze customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company services, and suggest strategic recommendations for improving customer satisfaction and loyalty;
- Build, encourage, and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and retention of existing clients;
- Prepare strategic and analytical report for upper management;
- Oversee the proper implementation of suggested plans and strategies;
- Analyze financial data and develop effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase company profits;
- Meeting with potential clients and present company offerings and negotiating business deals;
- Contacting potential partners and clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings;
- Attending networking activities to research and connect with prospective clients;
- Educate, lead and supervise members of the business development team to ensure the project's achievement.
Qualification and Experience:
- Master’s/ PhD in business management, administration, Communication, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years or above experience working in business development within international organizations and Consultancy
- Excellent communication skills, and a team player in diverse national and international teams.
- Strong business acumen, detail-oriented
- Proficiency in verbal and written English language
- Abilities of working in tight timeframe and deliver within deadlines
- Significant experience in a senior leadership roles and strategic business plan development and implementation
- Strong influencing and relationship skills with ability to authentically connect and deliver value
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate cross- functionally
- Ability to discern and prioritize opportunities and invest in high impact pursuits
- Expert at forecasting and high-level data analysis
- proven track record of providing actionable solutions
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Critical thinker and problem solver