Milleville Investments

Business Development Officer

Sales & Marketing Jobs

Job Description

Business development officer is responsible for driving business growth within a company. She/he develops a network of contacts to attract new clients, research new market opportunities and oversees growth projects, making sales projections and forecasting revenue, in line with projected income. Driven, intuitive and "hunter" sales mentality a must

Duties and Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:
Proactively develop company account sales and specifications within business lines. We are currently looking to cover the EHBS (Eagle Home Building Scheme) and EHPS (Eagle Home Painting Scheme) lines and all under Milleville Investments Limited.
• EHBS key accounts can include Land and Stand Owners.
• EHPS key accounts can include small and big painter Contractors, Schools, Hospital, Clinics, Construction Companies, universities, residential and commercial property owners, company-owned stores and brands sold through distribution, as well as co-ops and distribution companies
Specific Responsibilities:
• Proactively sell to targeted Key Accounts within current and potential markets
• Pursue long-term specification opportunities at these accounts
• Create and manage documented strategy plan for each Key Account with quarterly reviews
• Write customer proposals as needed
• Self-manage appointments and opportunities
• Schedule customer visits 2-3 weeks in advance
• Visit customers 2-4 days each week
• Keep all appointment and customer documentation up-to-date on a weekly basis in the CRM and Outlook
• Follow daily/weekly/monthly protocols as outlined by the VP of Sales
• Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
• Meeting with potential investors to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.
Business development attributes

• Possessing the financial acumen and commercial flair needed to understand diverse market and identify potential opportunities and new clients.
• Ensuring that projects are financially viable.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situation or new customer requirements.
• Identifying the specific needs of customers, then creating bespoke solutions for them.
• Writing accurate reports through the detailed analysis of data.
• Sharing knowledge and expertise in a highly professional manner.
• Can quickly collate and prioritize data from different sources.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred
Five (5) years of technical/professional outside sales experience required; two (2) years of Key Account sales experience preferred.

Special position requirements:
• Up to 80% travel required
• Valid driver’s license required

How to Apply

Send CV and application letter to admin@milleville.co.zw or Whatsapp +263783862009