Job Responsibilities
A business development representative can also be an entry level sale personnel recruited for promoting the sales of the company. One can even hold a managerial post in the same department. The work pressure and responsibilities differ at different levels but the main motive remains the same, increasing the sales figures. To meet the desired goals the person needs to attract and nurture new and the old clients simultaneously. This involves working in close proximity with other people in the organization. It demands cooperation and coordination at the same time. The person is responsible for explaining the company's product and services to the prospective client, give on-line demonstrations, make telephone calls to promote sales and even send e- mails to reach the clients and gain their feed backs. At entry level this helps in creating a strong base in the sales field and provides valuable experience and foresight. One also needs to prepare monthly reports, maintain the business development database, detailed records of budgets and proposals, sales, prospective clients and their contacts and records of new clients. They need to give their best to promote sales and suggest changes in the plans with execution possibilities based on old promotional attempts.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in marketing along with work experience of a minimum of two years is the basic requirement. One also needs excellent communication skills- verbal, written and phone based; to reach across to the prospective clients. Having persuasive skills and hunter mentality to overcome customer hesitation and objections prove helpful. Good interpersonal skills, organizational and presentation skills are a must. One should also have leadership quality; innovative streak; and zeal to perform better using the resources wisely within the stipulated time.
Job Openings
One can easily apply online as there are numerous sites that provide employment opportunities for business development representative jobs. One can easily come to know the job responsibilities by reading the offer document online and this saves the traveling time and cost of giving interviews in person. One can even check the newspapers for job openings and offers.
Remuneration
The average salary of a business development representative in the US comes to about $60,000 - $65,000. The starting salary is around $50,000 and can go up to $110,000 depending on the job position and the company.
