Head Of Business Development
Business Development Jobs Information
Job Category
Business Development Jobs
Job Type
Permanent/Full Time
Working Experience
5 - 10 Years
Education Level
First Degree
Industry
Finance Jobs
Salary Range
Not Specified
Qualifications
• Over 4 years of experience in sales / business development / account management in the B2B sectors with a preference for experience in the Banking/Financial Services Industry. Additional experience in telecom and insurance would be advantageous.
• Any associations within the banking and financial services community would be advantageous.
• Successful track record in business development and sales growth.
• Understanding of the credit bureau industry would be advantageous.
• Effective communicator with people management, networking skills and the ability to lead / manage teams in a multi-cultural set-up would be advantageous.
• Experience in leading a business development team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Exhibit strong business acumen and commitment to productivity
• Analytically driven
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the company.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to successful closure.
• Conversant in understanding multiple industries, specifically banking in the areas of risk, credit and collections.
• Self-driven with a high level of energy, and willingness to work in a dynamic set-up.
Application Deadline
2025-04-25
Description
- The Head of Business Development is responsible for driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and overseeing revenue-generating initiatives. This role involves developing and executing business expansion strategies, leading sales teams, and enhancing the organization’s market position.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop and oversee the overall business development strategy closely with the GM.
- Continuously plan for company’s financial success by maximizing on opportunities with existing and potential clients.
- Driving sales and maintaining consistent sales growth by continuously establishing new opportunities.
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
- Identify market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition activities and status.
- Developing new business opportunities with potential clients at all stages of the sales cycle that include targeting, prospecting and presenting compelling business propositions.
- Preparing and presenting persuasive sales presentations that effectively demonstrate the value proposition of products / services.
- Maintaining a robust deal pipeline and effectively managing complex contract negotiations and closing new business deals with potential customers, working closely with the GM.
- Collaborating with other internal support teams to ensure successful implementations.
- Developing and executing a strategic business plan that meets or exceeds established sales goals and supports organization revenue and profitability targets.
- Monitor the publishing of tenders nationally which could potentially be an opportunity for the company to take part in.
- Effectively manage, motivate and grow the existing business development team.
- Make use of data or information internally to update GM on progress in terms of usage, revenue and potential opportunities with existing and potential clients on a regular basis.
Location Information
Location
Airport Residential Area
Region
Greater Accra
Street Address
No. 3 Odoi Kwao Street. Airport Residential Area.