Profile
Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
Cold call as appropriate within East Africa markets my geographic area and ensures a robust pipeline of opportunities.
Meeting potential clients by growing, maintaining and leveraging on my network.
Identify potential clients and the decision makers within the client organization.
Research and build relationships with new clients.
Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives.
Participate in pricing the solution/service.
Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
Attend industry functions such as association events and conferences; provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Identify opportunities for campaigns, services and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light.
Present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff.
Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team.