Business Development Manager (Construction & Water Well Drilling) Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Vacant Position: Business Development Manager (Construction & Water Well Drilling)

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Industry: Construction & Water Well Drilling

Our client, a successful construction & water well drilling company with special focus in the Water, Civil and Building Sub Sectors is urgently looking to recruit a versatile, enthusiastic and highly experienced Business Development Manager with a Civil Engineering and Construction Projects background.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will directly be responsible for the strategic partnerships development and management by performing the following duties;

• Explore new RFPs submit the proposals/tenders ontime.
• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• To make follow up of the submitted proposals/tenders by active communication.
• Create and expand our client’s footprint and build positive top of mind awareness.
• Attend industry events and other meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key indicators to the management team.
• Coordinate and assist in the proposal process with our client’s marketing and project management teams.
• Maintain key customer relationships, develop and implement strategies for expanding the the company’s client base.
• Manage overall sales/business development process, setting appropriate metrics for sales and business development management.
• Leads initiatives to promote revenue generation and strategic partnership development and management.
• Serve as key leader and mentor in proposal development, defining the win-strategy, key competitive attributes, and pricing objectives.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
• Must have at least 10 – 15 years business development experience in Construction Projects with a successful track record of building relationships in Construction Industry
• Experience in tender preparations and proposals preparation and submission
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with key decision makers with existing and potential Clientele
• Business acumen
• Communication proficiency
• Strategic thinking
• Client relationship management
• Commitment to results
• Outstanding presentation, sales and marketing skills
• Ability to travel as and when required

How to Apply

If you’re up to the challenge, kindly send CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.combefore close of business 20th June 2012.

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