A Business Development Senior Specialist is a high-level professional responsible for identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new business opportunities, often leading complex sales cycles, building strategic relationships with key decision-makers, and driving significant revenue growth for an organization by leveraging market research, industry expertise, and strong networking skills to develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies; they typically collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of new business initiatives and monitor market trends to identify potential opportunities and adapt accordingly.
· Attracting new clients by innovating and overseeing the sales process for the business
· Working with senior team members to identify and manage company risks that might prevent growth
· Identifying and researching opportunities that come up in new and existing markets
· Preparing and delivering pitches and presentations to potential new clients
· Combining efforts and fostering a collaborative environment within the business as a whole
· Communicating with clients to understand their needs and offer solutions to their problems
· Creating positive, long-lasting relationships with current and potential clients · Running outbound campaigns (phone calls, emails, etc.) to create sales opportunities · Maintaining client activities in CRM · Developing and presenting proposals customized for each client’s specific business needs · Ensuring excellent customer service through regular client follow-up
· Developing rapport with key decision-makers · Translating proposals into ready-to-sign contracts
· Owning the sales lifecycle from prospecting to implementation
· Managing virtual and in-person sales meetings