What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist II position at ReCon Management Services?
Description
Summary of Description:
The Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow the Company’s business.
Duties:
- Analyzes and expands business operations toward substantial growth.
- Evaluates and improves sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
- Develops client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.
- Liaison with Sales, Marketing and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.
- Source prospective clients through referrals, networking, social media, internet research, sales leads, and direct contact.
- Initiate relationships with prospective clients by researching jobs and organizations and connecting with key stakeholders.
- Identify potential opportunities with companies through research, referrals, networking, and cold calling.
- Present information related to recruiting and services and utilize business development strategies to capitalize on new opportunities and drive growth.
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Development, Marketing or a related field, and a minimum of 10-15 years of previous experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement.
Specific Skills:
- Ability to learn and work in integrated business management and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.
- Basic knowledge of business development, marketing strategies and brand expansion.
- Experience in identifying profitable business opportunities and potential clients.
- Ability to analyze market trends and competitor behavior.
- Ability to maintain strong client relationships and establish industry partnerships.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills to propose mutually beneficial solutions.
- Ability and willingness to travel for meetings with prospective and existing clients.
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
- Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.