Business Development Manager-MAL APPLY!

JOB SUMMARY

• By hitting predetermined sales goals, the company Development Manager (BDM) will be in charge of expanding the country’s revenue streams from company products and services. In order to ensure visibility and the provision of excellent customer service to both current and new clients, s/he will establish and develop strong professional connections with clients. The business development manager (BDM) will be in charge of spotting business possibilities, investigating and evaluating potential sales channels, pitching products by making connections, cultivating relationships with potential customers, and making solution recommendations. He or she will remain up to date on market trends, industry developments, and business competition while cold calling, cross-selling, upselling, and marketing new products and services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Sales

• Develop and execute business development and sales strategies and plans that promote delivery of pre-agreed set individual and assigned team sales targets
• Evaluating business processes, assess risks, and recommend improvements to achieve sales targets
• Identify, profile and follow up on all new business prospects and leads for conversion
• Put in place targeted cross selling, upselling, cold calling and physical visits targets and strategies to drive client retention and business growth
• Oversee and direct the entire sales process, including generating proposals, drafting contracts, keeping track of orders, sending invoices, and making sure that goods and services are paid for.
• Participate as a strategic partner in country driven marketing campaigns to support achievement of set objectives

Customer Service

• Evaluate customer needs and provide value added services while identify unique customer segments for potential business
• Build and maintain productive customer relationships and ensure that customer complaints are investigated and resolved in a timely manner
• Maintain and expand the customer database within the country and grow revenues as assigned
• Liaise with the relevant internal departments to ensure client requests are handled and resolved while adhering to quality service delivery standards and agreed upon service level agreements
• Integrate suitable technology solutions to optimize logistical services and communication channels with customers
• Evaluating customer processes for efficiency, assess risks, and recommend improvements to achieve set targets
• Monitor customer satisfaction levels by establishing various customer service index CSS/NPS etc. to establish and baseline and retain or better this baseline going forward.

Reporting & Analysis

• Provide regular reporting and analyze the performance of key accounts weekly, monthly and periodically as may be required
• Monitor team reports and engage in regular catch-up meetings to analyze team and individual performance against set targets and operations
• Provide reports aligned to notable risks identified with targeted steps for mitigation to assure business of continuous growth and revenues.

Market Insights

• Scan the country environment and provide regular business relevant updates regarding the market trends and emerging activities aligned to country and industry practices and changes
• Provide feedback to the Country Manager on insightful market intelligence and research relating to the market environment and on opportunities available and approaches to adopt in efforts to maintain a competitive edge and use your research insights to inform and identify new markets and customer needs.
• Attend client meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast with the latest industry developments as well as gathering market intelligence and providing feedback on trends and forecasts

Team Leadership Growth & Development

• Provide excellent team leadership and manage performance and development of your team
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of yourself and your team by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking best and effective practices for the operating market and in country; participating in professional societies
• Support team managed through coaching and mentorship on the job to enhance their sales, business development and customer service skills and competencies and drive succession
• Manage disciplinary and grievance issues and monitor adherence to set policies and practices within the country office.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Document the sales processes, and prepare executive sales reports
• Support excellence in delivering by inculcating a culture of ownership accountability and excellence within the team managed
• Allow team to remain agile and creative in their way of delivery to support achievement of set targets
• Drive efficiency in budgeting and operational expenditure ensuring cost saving and consciousness

Any other duties as required.

SKILS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• An Undergraduate Degree preferably in Business Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management from a recognized institution of learning
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing/Commercial focus will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of proven sales and business development track record in a senior executive or management role within a highly commercial environment
• Experience working within the Logistics Industry
• Strong leadership ability with experience managing teams and the business development process in the logistics space
• A focus on organization, and enhanced multitasking abilities
• Experienced in B2B sales, marketing and strategic analysis
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to close deals
• Experience researching market trends, targeting relationships and using proven methods to develop business strategy while retaining marketing partners
• Excellent organizational skills, with emphasis on priorities and goal setting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and statistical analysis software
• Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Technical skills required to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on client requirements
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to staff members and customers, in a clear and concise manner
• Highly influential with the ability to bring together stakeholders
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a must have.