Job Description

A business development professional should have three primary responsibilities:

1. Identifying new sales leads
2. Pitching products and/or services
3. Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers

When it comes to generating leads day-to-day duties typically include:

• Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media and other platforms) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who has the authority to make decisions.
• 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&rsquo s services.
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone email and in person
• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.