Business Development Officer

Translation Empire Ltd; Rawalpindi Cantonment; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading translation services provider is seeking a Business Development Executive in Rawalpindi Cantonment, Pakistan. The role involves researching and identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, preparing proposals, and collaborating with marketing teams. A bachelor's degree in business or related fields is required along with proven experience in sales and business development. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research and networking.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist in strategic sales plan development.
• Conduct market research on industry trends.
• Prepare and present business proposals.
• Negotiate contracts to close deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for service enhancement.
• Track sales performance metrics.
• Maintain records of sales activities in CRM.
• Provide reports to management on progress.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

CRM proficiency

MS Office Suite

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and outreach activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to foster long-term partnerships.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic sales plans to achieve business growth targets.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitor activities, and potential areas for expansion.
• Prepare and present effective business proposals and presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to close business deals successfully.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to enhance service offerings.
• Track and analyze sales performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of business development strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and revenue in the CRM system.
• Provide regular reports to management on business development progress and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in [Industry-Specific Experience, e.g., IT, Healthcare, Real Estate].
• Knowledge of digital marketing and social media strategies.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Familiarity with market research tools and techniques.