A Business Developer works to improve an organization?s market position and achieve financial growth.
Defining long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
To prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients.
Must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the company.
Develop a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve the relationship.
Required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients.
Business Development Managers work with mid and senior level management, marketing, and technical staff.