Business Development Lead at Parish Development and Investment Company (PDIC) – Remote

Job Title: Business Development Lead

Job Summary

• The Business Development Lead is responsible for driving growth and profitability by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• The role involves building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients, negotiating business deals, and creating strategies for company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve company goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, markets and business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor and report on business development performance metrics.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Agricultural Economics or related field;

Experience:

• Proven work experience in Business Development, Fund Management, Project Management or strong Agricultural Economics background.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience in Business Development, Project or Fund Management.
• Relevant experience in the manufacturing or consultancy industry is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to organize work schedules on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Ability to think on feet, plan and prioritize work by deadlines.
• Excellent Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Presentation and Report Writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Attributes:

• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Good work ethic with positive attitude toward work.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work well with team members at all levels
• Willingness to travel as needed for partnership meetings and industry events

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 30th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can send their CVs and cover letters demonstrating how they meet the criteria to: [email protected] using “Business Development Lead” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.