Business development manager (Brands)

Job Title: Business Development Manager

The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new customers through strategic marketing plans. S/he is responsible for managing and growing existing business relationships. S/he must plan persuasive approaches that will convince customers to purchase the product/ increase sales.

Requirements:
The candidate should:
· Have strong Brand Management knowledge and experience;
· Excellent Business Development and Relationship Management skills
· Good I.T. Skills; especially Power point and Excel
· Strong Negotiation and Presentation skills
· Experience creating, costing and implementing sales / marketing / advertising plans
· Ability to work to targets / goals / deadlines

• They should be outgoing, friendly and exceptional at building rapport.

· Previous travel experience or evidence of ability to travel to the western economies/world / economies is an added advantage

Duties: The Business Development Manager will

• Oversee all functions of Sales, Marketing & Brand management for the product;
• Prospect for potential new customers and turns this into increased business
• Develop Strategic Marketing plans and awareness for the product
• Work as a trainer and deliver training programs
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales team
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales

Qualification: A first degree is essential, preferable in a marketing related course. Masters is an added advantage

Minimum of 3 years working experience in Marketing or Brand management
Salary: 60-100k monthly depending on experience; plus attractive Incentives, Bonuses and Commission.
Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to [email protected]

Please write 'Business Development Manager' on subject area
Closing date: 21^st June 2013, early applications are encouraged and would be treated with preference.