Business Development Manager

Ainsley Reid Retained search have been retained by our global partner to hire a Business Development Manager for their US distribution business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the complexities of the products and manufacturing capabilities in order to identify and discriminate between good and poor opportunities for business growth.
• Ability to readily discuss technical issues associated with the product and its application.
• Initiates and conducts the market analysis on new business opportunities.
• Clearly communicates with customers and potential customers.
• Enhance and expand the current product portfolio in order to ensure financial commitments are met.
• Develops and executes marketing plans and programs.
• Researches analyze and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors.
• Communicates and develops product advertising strategy and literature with outside advertising agencies.
• Reviews labour and material estimates for quotations that are generated for products and services.
• Develops annual budget plans for Business Development requirements.
• Develops and refines a strategic plan for products and services.
• Develops and recommends competitive pricing for the organization commensurate.
• Represents Business Development and the customer viewpoint in business meetings.
• Develops and gives business unit and program presentations to customers.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of marketing experience, with in-depth knowledge and experience in the defence industry.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting cost and engineering principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong writing skills.