Business Development Manager

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your applicationEMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : FinanceSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateDUTIES:Strategic LeadershipOwn and build relationships with lead providers and manage service level agreements Business DevelopmentResponsible for driving acquisition of new SME customers and lead generationRepresent the business in public forums, networking events and other as necessary, as a face of the businessIdentify opportunities and engage to source new partners, merchants, networks, banks, or other online lending platforms through which the company can grow its client baseManage, maintain, and develop new and existing marketing channelsEnsure consistent and quality support for all referral and business partnersDrive new and existing channel development to sustain business growthWork with lead generation and acquisition agencies to deliver SME customer growth and engagement in line with targetsFinancial Management Regular reporting against department objectives and annual calendarPrepare updates, reports and presentations when requestedMarket ResearchRegularly provide field-originated market intelligence and feedback regarding trends, industry needs and customer preferences that assist in marketing and planning of initiatives to develop both new and existing accounts. Utilize this research to propose new channels, directions or products that the business should explore to improve market shareMonitor relevant competitor activity and take appropriate action if requiredSales and Marketing CampaignsIdentify suitable marketing events for area of responsibilityEvaluate all marketing campaigns in agreement with the Marketing DepartmentTrack trends and use insights to improve effectiveness and efficiency of marketing campaignsIdentifying measurement and reporting tools to maximize feedback and results from marketing campaignsManage the Business Development, sales and marketing campaigns within approved costs, quality and timelinesREQUIREMENTS:Minimum of 5 - 7 years in business development and sales, of which at least 3 years in the lending or banking industriesBachelors degree in Business Management, Communication or similarProficient in MS OfficeStrong Networking SkillsEntrepreneurial and Commercial ThinkingHOURS:08:00 AM 5:00 PM Monday - Friday