Business Development Associate Responsibilities and Skills
A business development associate helps companies boost growth and sales by conducting market research, developing business strategies, building client relationships, and identifying new opportunities across industries like marketing and information technology.
We are looking for an energetic business development associate to drive sales and grow the business by attracting new clients, building solid relationships, maintaining existing ones, conducting market research, developing business strategies, managing projects, and identifying opportunities while working with departments and reporting to the Head of Business Development. The successful applicant will be resourceful, organized, and motivated to increase sales, enhance reputation, and creatively market products.
As a Business Development Associate working with the sales team to pursue leads by identifying and communicating with potential customers to generate interest in company products and services, you need excellent communication and negotiation skills, strategic thinking ability, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Getting Started as a Business Development Associate
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Develop communication and negotiation skills to interact with clients and negotiate deals.
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Gain sales skills to convince potential customers to buy products or services.
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Consider getting certifications to add value, though not always required.