National Business Development Manager

National Business Development Manager

Job Description:

The National Business Development Manager is a senior, strategic role focused on identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities on a national scale.

This role involves creating partnerships, exploring new markets, and building a robust pipeline of potential clients and business ventures.

The manager works across different verticals and is responsible for setting the direction for nationwide business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Partnerships: Identify and forge strategic alliances and partnerships with large corporations, institutions, and national bodies.

- Market Expansion: Explore and penetrate new markets and business segments to expand the company's footprint.

- Pipeline Management: Build and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and corporate clients.

- Sales Strategy: Develop and execute national-level business development plans and strategies.

- Proposal Development: Lead the creation of compelling business proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential clients.

- Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at the C-suite level.

- Industry Analysis: Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and macroeconomic factors impacting the business.

- Team Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure new business ventures are successfully launched.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.

- An MBA is highly preferred.

- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in business development, corporate sales, or a similar strategic role.

- Proven track record of closing large-scale business deals and building national partnerships.

- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

- Strong network and ability to build relationships at all levels