Business Development Professional

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Role Description: A Business Development Professional identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company’s business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
Competences Addressed: Business acumen, Data handling, learnability, problem-solving
Key Skills: Competitors mapping, SWOT analysis, benchmarking analysis, business trends prediction, goals definition, competitive advantage analysis, data analysis, data conclusion and reporting, data-based modelling, skills development research, digital skills apply, assess own skill level and identify priority improvement areas, brain-storming, mind-mapping, survey techniques, design thinking and networking.