About this job
Our Client is one of the largest multinational professional service firms in the world.
ROLE: Business Development Consultant
The Business Development Consultant is responsible to assist the firm acquire new clients and sell services to existing clients.
Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement new innovative business strategies in order to source, maintain and grow the firm’s client base;
- Stakeholder Relationship Management (including CRM);
- Promote the firm’s products/services, addressing or predicting clients’ objectives;
- Prepare quality proposals in line with ToRs and firm methodology and standards;
- Arrange business meetings with prospective clients;
- Timely and accurate submission of all required reports;
- Develop and implement business models to assess firm’s business performance, significant events and progress against business financial objectives.
- Provide the best possible service through the practice of ‘Client First’ ethic and promote a vibrant image of the firm; and
- Follow through client queries/requests in a manner that ensures closure.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Master’s Degree in Business or equivalent;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales or equivalent;
- Full member of ZIM;
- At least 7 years’ relevant business development experience, 3 years of which should have been at Management level;
- Financial services experience essential;
- Relevant experience in professional services environment;
- Experience in consulting would be an added advantage;
- Experience in managing stakeholder relations. Experience with client management software would be an added advantage;
- Ability to convert strategic goals and objectives into implementable plans and programs;
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Attention to detail;
- Outstanding analytical, research and reporting skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Sound technology skills, including MS Excel skills, Powerpoint, Word and databases;
- Good client service skills with a service-oriented mindset;
- Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills;
- Excellent organisation and Time Management skills;
- Problem solving skills and Conflict management skills;
- Negotiation Skills; and
- Valid driver’s license.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Interested Candidates can email their application letters and CVs only (in MS Word format) to jobs@lauraandpartners.com and cc: lpcljobs@yahoo.com
- Do not at this stage attach copies of your academic qualifications.
- Download the LPCL EMPLOYEE APPLICATION FORM on our website www.lauraandpartners.com and submit it with your CV.
- Failure to adhere to the instructions above will invalidate your application.
DEADLINE: 16th January 2018
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