We are pleased to announce that we are looking for Business Development Manager:
Major duties:
Search for new clients of different level
Develop and maintain long term relationships with the clients through addressing their requirements
Support Business Development & Marketing teams in their client communications
Promote services of the company on regular basis
Provides information and actively participates in relevant events
Control of tendering process, search for new tenders in private an public sector
Coordinate preparation of tender documentation
Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team
Prospect for potential new clients, markets and business spheres
Conduct periodic market research, participate in international events
Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organizations, establish and develop strategic relations with them
Research and build continuous relationships with new clients and partner companies
Identify and develop data base with potential clients
Set up meetings, conduct presentations and negotiations on potential partnerships and projects
Manage marketing and promotion activity (brochures, presentations, web-site, exhibitions)
Work with marketing staff to ensure that prerequisites (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner
Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities
Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance
Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and 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
Key performance indicators for the probation period:
Candidate’s performance will be assessed based on the following performance indicators he/she will have to meet during the period of one year period:
Developed Business Development Plan for 1 year (1 month) covering both public and private sector projects
At least 3 contracts signed in Azerbaijan during one year (public and private sectors)
New international strategic partnerships, signed MOU’s (public and private sector companies, associations)
Presence of ARPA Consulting in the data base of major Clients and IFI’s (both private and public companies) (6 months)
Development of cooperation, projects and partnerships with private sector companies (energy, oil, fabrication, inspection, manufacturing etc.) and presence in the private sector companies data bases (6 months)
Existence of well maintained data base of partners, clients, experts and project documents (3 months)
Updated web site (4-5 months)
Functional requirements:
Due to the international element of the role, you must have language skills Azerbaijani, English and Russian to a high standard.
Minimum 5 years of experience in consultancy company working for IFI projects
At least 5 years experience in tendering, sales and business development
Master degree in sales or marketing is an asset
Good knowledge of IFIs (International financial institutions) procurement guidelines
Good knowledge of local procurement legislation and procedures
Experience in working in international environmental is an asset
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Project management skills and experience is desirable
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00am – 06:00pm, 5 working days a week.
Address: Istiglaliyyat St. 31C, Baku, Azerbaijan
Candidates are requested to send their CVs to [email protected]
Please indicate the name of the position (Business Development Manager) you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.