Job Description
Role Summary
- We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to drive lead generation, client acquisition, pipeline management, partnerships, and revenue growth. The ideal candidate must be proactive, an excellent communicator, target-driven, and experienced in managing client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate, qualify, and manage business leads and opportunities.
- Conduct targeted client outreach via calls, email, LinkedIn, and event networking.
- Manage the BD pipeline, follow-ups, and client relationships.
- Coordinate proposals, pitch decks, bids, and client presentations.
- Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities.
- Support partnerships with businesses, DFIs, institutions, and industry stakeholders.
- Prepare weekly pipeline updates and monthly BD reports.
- Maintain accurate CRM and client records.
Key Performance Indicators
- Minimum of 15 qualified opportunities in pipeline at all times.
- 8–12 qualified leads monthly.
- Minimum 20 targeted outreach activities monthly.
- 30%+ lead-to-proposal conversion rate.
- 100% client enquiries responded to within 24 hours.
- 100% on-time proposal submissions.
- Minimum 2 market intelligence briefs monthly.
- At least 1 new business opportunity identified monthly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Management, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in Business Development, Sales, Consulting, or Client Relationship Management.
- Proven experience in lead generation, client acquisition, and pipeline management.
- Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Strong proposal writing, research, and commercial skills.
- Proficiency with CRM, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, and business research tools.
- Experience in consulting, manufacturing, industrials, or professional services is an advantage.