Business Development Manager

Overview of role

The Business Development Manager is responsible for executing the Botswana Members’ and Employers’ development strategy.
The Business Development Manager reports directly to the Head of Botswana.
To be responsible for the delivery of business development initiatives and innovations targeting private and public corporate and government including operational duties.
To be responsible for the line management of the Corporate Relations Executive.

To design and implement effective employer relationships and member engagement programmes in Botswana by undertaking research and developing a database of all approved employers.
To effectively engage with employers by promoting Approved employer schemes and ensure eligible employers obtain Approved Employer Status.
To successfully engage with members and Approved employers by identifying and addresses their training and development needs.
To manage and facilitate the events such as thought leadership, CPD events etc.
To undertake proactive initiatives to improve conversion rates for affiliates to become Amembers.
To collaborate with other members of staff to undertake research, share experiences and expertise on member initiatives whilst ensuring effective management of the members’ lounge and member’s enquiries services.
To monitor departmental income and expenditure and prepare departmental plans and financial reports for by the Head of Botswana.
To effectively line manage the Corporate Relations Executive ensuring their ongoing development and progression.
This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other reasonable requests as dictated by the Head of Botswana.

Possess a university degree or equivalent in marketing or business
Demonstrate a proven track record in a business relationship/business development or marketing role gained in a customer focused environment and possess proven and effective long term relationships skills with a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrate a proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing initiatives and/or business plans within a defined budget and resources
Demonstrate excellent spoken and written communication skills and with a proven ability to present to high level stakeholders in a confident and mature manner
Demonstrate a proven track record of strong market research and analytical skills and an ability to prepare concise reports on research findings
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external customers
Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word (particularly mail merge functions), Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access.
Proven ability to multi-task, work in a team with a willingness to support colleagues during times of demand and readily contributing to the development of yourself and your colleagues, under pressure and own initiative, and to close a sale
Holder of a clean driving licence

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