Research and identify new business opportunities including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services or new ways of reaching existing markets
Generate leads and cold call prospective customers
Meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone
Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients
Think strategically seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
Work strategically carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes.
Have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them
Train members of your team, arranging external training where appropriate
Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department
Liaise with the finance team, warehousing and logistics departments as appropriate
Seek ways of improving the way the business operates
Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate
Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.
Help to plan sales campaigns, create a sales pipeline and increase sales of the business products.
carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to management
Develop the business sales and marketing strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
3+ years’ experience in sales, marketing or related field.
Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.