Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Job type: Contract based.

Job Brief

We are looking for a talented and motivated Business Development Specialist to join our team. As a key player in our organization, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for business development and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyzing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.
Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.
Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
Identifying and developing new lines of business based on consumer behavior.
Performing competitor analysis toward obtaining an increased market share.
Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.
Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.
Negotiating and closing business deals that promote sustained revenue.
Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.
Assessing and advising on potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Remote work opportunities

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Development or Sales, or similar.
Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a Business Development Specialist.
Experience in the related industry is an added advantage.

Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software.
Advanced knowledge of business development, marketing strategies, and brand expansion.
Experience in identifying profitable business opportunities and potential clients.
Exceptional ability to analyze market trends and competitor behavior.
Ability to maintain strong client relationships and establish industry partnerships.
Competency in negotiating and closing business deals.
Ability to advice on possible joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Personal Characteristics:

Strong sense of personal integrity.
Attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Team spirit and problem solving abilities.
Flexibility and adaptability

Success Criteria

To excel in this role, we expect you to:

Increase client portfolio by 35% within the first year of contract.
Maintain a customer satisfaction score of 95% or higher in post-sale surveys.
Consistently exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals while maintaining high client satisfaction scores.
Build long-term relationships with clients, demonstrated by repeat business and referrals.
Deliver accurate sales forecasts, identifying potential opportunities for business growth.