Business Development Manager Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of a Business Development Manager are mainly concerened with sales, management and client relations, but they also cover many other different aspects. Their common job functions include: Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning Managing and training a business development team Business Development Manager skills and qualifications As this role involves working with people at almost every level, whether it’s managing a team, networking with industry partners, reporting to senior management or building relationships with clients, Business Development Managers have to enjoy working with people and should have excellent interpersonal skills. A successful Business Development Manager candidiate requires specific prerequisite skills and qualifications including: The ability to sell ideas, products and services Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask A strategic and creative mind Strong leadership qualities to lead a team Excellent customer service skills Technical skills to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the client’s requirements Solid IT skills and knowledge of necessary software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other statistical analysis software. The ability to motivate themselves and others A solid understanding of business and marketing principles Business Development Manager experience requirements To succeed in their job, Business Development Managers need extensive sales experience and a strong sales record. Employers usually require candidates to have proven ability to hit sales targets, bring in new business and build and sustain good business relationships. Experience within a relevant business sector will be advantageous and some employers may also require some management experience. Interested Please apply