Business Development Officer

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, or with related field of study

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, account management, partnerships, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing business proposals, quotations, and invoices.
• Experience working in a technology company or within the IT/technology sector is an advantage.

Quantity Required: 1 Work Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Negotiable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities, potential clients, strategic partners, and new markets to expand the company's customer base and revenue.
• Research market trends, industry developments, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify opportunities and inform business development strategies.
• Develop and implement business development plans and initiatives aligned with the company's growth objectives and revenue targets.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing clients, partners, and other stakeholders to support long-term business growth.
• Reach out to prospective clients through appropriate channels, arrange meetings, deliver presentations, and communicate the company's products, services, and value proposition effectively.
• Understand client requirements, identify business needs, and coordinate with relevant internal teams to develop suitable solutions and offers.
• Prepare and customize business proposals, presentations, quotations, financial offers, and invoices in line with client requirements and company standards.
• Follow up on leads, submitted proposals, quotations, and offers; respond to client questions; support negotiations; and help convert opportunities into contracts or confirmed business.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry meetings, exhibitions, and other activities that can promote its services and generate leads

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong client relationship management, networking, and follow-up skills.
• Good understanding of business development processes, lead generation, sales pipelines, and client acquisition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Key Competencies
• Proactive, commercially minded, and results-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business writing abilities.
• Client-focused, professional, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management, accuracy, and accountability. .

How to Apply

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Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, or with related field of study

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, account management, partnerships, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing business proposals, quotations, and invoices.
• Experience working in a technology company or within the IT/technology sector is an advantage.

Quantity Required: 1 Work Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Negotiable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities, potential clients, strategic partners, and new markets to expand the company's customer base and revenue.
• Research market trends, industry developments, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify opportunities and inform business development strategies.
• Develop and implement business development plans and initiatives aligned with the company's growth objectives and revenue targets.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing clients, partners, and other stakeholders to support long-term business growth.
• Reach out to prospective clients through appropriate channels, arrange meetings, deliver presentations, and communicate the company's products, services, and value proposition effectively.
• Understand client requirements, identify business needs, and coordinate with relevant internal teams to develop suitable solutions and offers.
• Prepare and customize business proposals, presentations, quotations, financial offers, and invoices in line with client requirements and company standards.
• Follow up on leads, submitted proposals, quotations, and offers; respond to client questions; support negotiations; and help convert opportunities into contracts or confirmed business.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry meetings, exhibitions, and other activities that can promote its services and generate leads

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong client relationship management, networking, and follow-up skills.
• Good understanding of business development processes, lead generation, sales pipelines, and client acquisition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Key Competencies
• Proactive, commercially minded, and results-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business writing abilities.
• Client-focused, professional, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management, accuracy, and accountability. .