Business Development Executive

A business development professional has three primary responsibilities: Identifying new sales leads Pitching products and/or services Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers When it comes to generating leads, day-to-day duties typically include: Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events When it comes to the challenge of actually selling, other typical duties include: Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products Developing quotes and proposals Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and reporting on day to day activities to your reporting manager