The role of a Business Development Manager is to assist the organization\'s sales and growth effort by contributing to new customer acquisition. He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitors\' activity.
The primary role and responsibilities of a Business Development Director include:
Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
Keep prospective client database updated
Manage and direct the team.
Support in writing new business proposals
Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company
Arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients
Follow company guidelines and procedures for the acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.
Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products and services
Promote the company\'s products / services addressing or predicting the client\'s objectives
Foster and develop relationships with customers / clients
Cross-selling of different services with existing clients.
Associating and Rapport-building with High-level Business Executives
Understanding Clientele requirements and able to respond effectively on satisfactory context and assistance
Networking and References through seminars, conferences and events