Business Development Manager

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Best Practices, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Career Development, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Exceeded Sales Goal, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Meet Sales Quota, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Online Marketing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Prospecting, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Team Player

LOCATION

Grand Rapids, MI

POSTED

1 day ago

Business Development Manager

IPEx Business Development Manager Job Description body
IPEx Business Development Manager Job Description

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Institute for Professional Excellence

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, IPEx

SALARY: $65,000

Who You Are:

As a Business Development Manager, you are a proactive leader with a strong business acumen. You thrive in identifying new business opportunities and driving growth initiatives. You have excellent interpersonal skills, especially those related to active listening. You love meeting new people and have a proven track record in sales and business development.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Researching and identifying new business opportunities and potential clients.
• Developing and implementing strategic business development plans to achieve company goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new or existing clients.
• Collaborating with the digital marketing team for effective strategies to follow up on leads.
• Leading negotiations and closing deals with clients.
• Developing strategies to drive revenue growth and meet sales targets.
• Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
• Monitoring performance metrics and preparing regular reports on business development activities.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role, preferably in the learning and development field.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong, active listening skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in or demonstrated capability to learn CRM software (Salesforce.com).

What Would Set You Apart:

• Experience in the learning and development industry.
• Knowledge of and experience in Salesforce.com.
• Advanced negotiation skills with a successful track record of closing deals.
• Knowledge of business development strategies and best practices.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and industry trends.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative industry.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition benefits for you and your family members.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our company.

About the Company

Davenport University

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