What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Consultant position at Recluta Talenthunter / Latin America?
Responsibilities
- Prospect Development: Create and nurture a solid base of prospects and clients interested in products and services in Central American countries.
- Market Expansion: Develop and execute a business development plan to increase trade and investment opportunities in the assigned U.S. regions.
- Partnership Building: Identify and engage potential business partners, distributors, and investors. Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key private and public stakeholders.
- Commercial Agendas: Organize business meetings, trade missions, networking events, and virtual agendas to connect companies with potential buyers.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct market analyses, identify sector trends, and prepare opportunity reports for industries such as agrifood, manufacturing, construction, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other specialized products.
- Investment Promotion: Support initiatives to attract foreign direct investment by identifying potential investors and assisting with business cases and project coordination.
- Representation and Communication: Support the organization in trade events, conferences, and meetings with external stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and brand positioning.
- Reporting: Prepare monthly performance reports detailing activities, results, and new opportunities detected in the market.
- Documentation: Constantly update the interaction between the sellers and potential buyers happening through the different campaigns using Sales force.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
- 2–5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or trade promotion within North America.
- Experience managing commercial projects, client portfolios, or investment attraction initiatives.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Mobility: Availability to travel frequently and spend extended periods (1 week) across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest U.S. states. It is preferable to reside in states such as Illinois, Pennsylvania, or Massachusetts.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills; strategic thinking; autonomy; and high professional integrity.