Microlent Systems - IT Business Development Manager

Job Description of IT BDM

- Creating development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections.

- Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels.

- Meeting existing and potential clients and building positive relationships

- Liaising with colleagues to develop sales and marketing strategies

- Preparing financial projections and sales targets

- Preparing sales presentations and participating in sales meetings

- Producing reports for management

- Training business developers and sales colleagues

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

- Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.

- Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.

- Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.

- Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.

- Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.

- Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.

- Developing quotes and proposals for clients.

- Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.

- Lead Generation for Web & App Development.

- Finding leads from LinkedIn, Twitter, Angel List.

- Approach leads via LinkedIn & Emails. LinkedIn Activities & Email Marketing.

- Interaction with clients via LinkedIn & Skype

- Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.

Business Development Manager Requirements:

- Experience in sales, marketing or related field.

- Strong communication skills and IT fluency.

- Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.

- Excellent organizational skills.

- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

- Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.