Business Development Specialist Job Description
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The Business Development Specialist will be a key new member of the Business Development team. This global function will be responsible to manage various aspects that support Business Development (Partnerships / Strategic Alliance) activities for the company. Primary responsibilities include the development of Commercial, Reseller, and Strategic Alliance Agreements and then acting as a primary point of contact for post-deal oversight.
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The Business Development Specialist will have the responsibility for driving market share and qualifying leads. The Business Development Specialist will follow up on web inquiries, pre‐qualify leads, and develop to the point of handoff for Sales. In addition to inbound inquiries, the Business Development Specialist will perform prospecting, marketing event outreach and perform general sales development functions to build a pipeline within targeted accounts designated by management. An implicit responsibility of the Business Development Specialist is to conduct business dealings with prospects in a way that creates a superior customer/prospect experience to set the stage for future sales.
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The Business Development Specialist develops and closes opportunities from qualified leads, working directly with the customer, engineering, and partners.
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We are looking for a talented and dynamic Business Development Specialist with a proven track record of selling business solutions. This position requires the ability to feel comfortable communicating professionally and effectively with C-level executives, presidents, owners, and directors.
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The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for conducting Strategic Business Development to new targets within both prospect and existing accounts, to introduce/positioning products and services to key decision-makers to drive activity through the initial phases of the sales cycle and create marketing qualified leads for the sales force.
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We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to act as the liaison between our Developers and potential clients. Your role will be to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience developing leads from marketing campaigns and meeting sales quotas. You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers, from first contact until you close the deal. You will also ensure proper after-sales service. If you are motivated and results-driven and enjoy working in a team environment, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth.
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As a Business Development Specialist, you will report to the Director of Business Development. Your main goals are to collaborate with our Strategic and Enterprise Account Executives to open up important business opportunities. It will also require more strategy than a standard pipeline development role. You will be tasked with mapping out accounts we want to sell to and creating strategic plans for opening discussions with them. Your performance will depend on your ability to expand your client base.
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We are looking for a highly motivated Business Development Specialist to join our fast-growing Sales organization. We'll help you build your career in Sales while you collaborate with a diverse team of talented individuals. You are a self-starter who is deeply passionate about customer happiness.
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The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and team leadership skills, as well as superior strategic, analytical, and financial acumen. We’re looking for an ambitious candidate who’s an energetic, hands-on self-starter. Strong preference will be given to the candidate that best demonstrates a proven ability to drive relationships in the local community. The Business Development Specialist will lead local research, outreach, and client interaction to align with overall company resources and business opportunities that drive growth and maximize profitability.
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As a Business Development Specialist, you will help drive the growth of platforms, services, and solutions. The Business Development Specialist is responsible for qualifying prospective customers and leads before meeting with Account Executives. Includes following up on marketing-generated responses, new outbound penetration, leveraging partner relationships, webinars, event follow-ups, and more. Business Development Specialists are being trained and mentored to become Account Executives in a fast-growing organization.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a business development specialist do?
A business development specialist is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and developing strategies to grow the company's customer base and revenue. The following are some of the key duties and responsibilities of a business development specialist:
Conducting market research to identify potential customers and market trends.
Developing and implementing sales strategies to reach new customers and increase revenue.
Building and maintaining relationships with current and potential customers.
Identifying new business opportunities, such as partnerships and joint ventures.
Analyzing sales data and market trends to inform business decisions.
Collaborating with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure alignment with business goals.
Attending industry events and conferences to network and promote the company's products or services.
What makes a good business development specialist?
To be a successful business development specialist, one should possess the following skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data and identify new business opportunities.
Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Ability to develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business goals.
Familiarity with market research tools and methods.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Experience in sales or business development.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
In summary, a business development specialist is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and developing strategies to grow the company's customer base and revenue. To be a successful business development specialist, one should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of sales and marketing principles, strong communication and interpersonal skills, familiarity with market research tools and methods, experience in sales or business development, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Additionally, a good business development specialist should be able to effectively communicate the company's products or services, build and maintain relationships with customers, and negotiate and persuade stakeholders to achieve business goals.
