RED is hiring: Change the world now

by Jewel Stephen

ORGANISATION OVERVIEW

Red Media Africa is a leading media content and Communication Company based in Lagos and London and operates across Africa with a focus on an evolving generation across the continent.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

A Business Development Associate works along with the marketing team to increase the sales opportunities that will maximise revenue for the entire organisation. To achieve this, a business development Associate seeks new clients and makes a combined effort with the sales team to drive them towards the company’s new products or services. He/ She plans for effective strategies and pitches that will persuade other business organisations to do business with their organisation. In addition, a Business Development Associate works management who are closely connected with the marketing team.

 

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Associate.

While the exact responsibilities of a Business Development Manager would vary from company to company, the major responsibilities can be summarised as follows:

  • Prospects for target clients for an increased business growth.
  • Analyses and plans innovative strategies of selling.
  • Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
  • Endeavours to build healthy bonds with new clients.
  • Determines sales targets and ensures they are successfully achieved by the sales personnel.
  • Identifies new opportunities for sales campaigns that can lead to increased sales.
  • Discusses and consults with other managers on latest business trends with a view to introduce innovative products or services in future.
  • Understands the company’s reputation and ensures to retain that image by continually enhancing the organisation’s performance.
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals.

 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Closing Skills
  • Motivation for Sales
  • Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning
  • Selling to Customer Needs
  • Territory Management
  • Market Knowledge
  • Presentation Skills
  • Energy Level
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Professionalism

 

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