Business Development Manager
Maximize an organization’s profits by generating new leads and liaising with clients.
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- What's it like to be a Business Development Manager?
- How to become a Business Development Manager
- Latest Business Development Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Business Development Managers
- Business Development Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Business Development Manager?
Developing long-term relationships with clients is the primary objective of a Business Development Manager. They are often the first person that potential clients meet so a good first impression is imperative. With the help of other team members, they forecast sales revenue and compare current sales numbers to the organization’s targets. They also have the authority to delegate sales and marketing tasks among team members and they meet with upper management to discuss the overall performance of the organization.
Tasks and duties
- Obtaining new business accounts and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
- Formulating sales objectives, strategies, action plans and budgets.
- Overseeing the sales cycle from finding clients to securing deals.
- Responding to complaints and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction and protect the reputation of an organization.
- Exploring opportunities to grow a business in coordination with the sales and marketing manager.
How to become a Business Development Manager
A combination of formal education and industry experience is needed to become a Business Development Manager.
- Take the ABM strand (Accountancy and Business Management) in senior high school. During these two years, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of economics, marketing, business management and accounting.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business, marketing, or other related fields. You can also consider taking a masters degree in business administration.
- Gain industry experience. You can start by assuming a role in sales, marketing or customer service. An impressive track record of hitting sales targets will be beneficial once you apply for the position of Business Development Manager.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Business Development Managers.Latest Business Development Manager jobs on Jobstreet
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Business Development Manager jobs on Jobstreet right now.National Sales Manager
Bounty Fresh Food, Inc.
Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Sales1d ago
Business Development Officer
Space Sheep Media Lab, Inc.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Sales3d ago
Sales Manager/ Sales Officer (Advertising)
Peoplehub Inc
Pasig City, Metro Manila
Full Time
Sales15h ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Business Development Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Business Opportunity
Negotiation
Lead Generation
Market Research
Relationship Management
Business Growth
Prospecting
Sales Cold Calls
CRM Software
Relationship Building
Sales
Communication Skills
Revenue Growth
Account Management
Sales Process
Business Planning
Judgement and Decision Making
Strategic Thinking
Forecasting
Strategic Partnerships
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Latest Business Development Manager reviews
Jun 2023
The role gives you that opportunity to enhance your skills in customer relationship building that would help you progress in your career.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Management
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsthe opportunity to meet new people from all walks of life from ordinary workers to top level CEOs and business owners.
The challengesthere are times when we have to face difficult customers who don't listen and at times too arrogant and too difficult to deal with
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Jun 2023
Constant learning and adapting: Business development is a field that is constantly evolving, with new technologies, market trends, and competitive landscapes emerging regularly. Staying updated and continuously learning to adapt to these changes are the things I enjoy the most
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsStrategic thinking, relationship building, Impact & growth, and developing an entrepreneurial spirt
The challengesDealing with uncertainty and adapting to unforseen circumstances can be demanding and stressful
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