Business Development Officer
Institute For Advancing Careers and Talents, Pakistan

· Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Center Head to achieve trainings from different corporate organizations.
· Assist in institution branding and media communication activities such as press releases, advertisements, marketing collaterals, and web site.
· Research the market for identifying new business opportunities.
· Explain prospective clients about the advantages of the trainings / workshops offered and follow up with them in order to close the business deals.
· Respond to the client queries regarding the trainings in a timely fashion.
· Develop business proposals for new and existing companies.
· Develop creative strategies to retain the clients including interviewing them to take their feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan.
· Prepare the annual marketing budget and track the expenses against the budget.
· Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
· Maintain a knowledge repository of clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects and presentations.
· Develop strong customer relationships in order to generate high volume of prospective clients.
· Manage client calls and appointments effectively for new opportunities.
· Participate in industry forums, client discussions, and conferences as a representative of the organization.
· Determine cross-selling opportunities among different offices.

· Time Management
· Pro-Active
· Ability to organize and prioritize work.
· Ability to meet short deadlines.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· A high degree of accuracy and integrity.
Strategic thinker