Business Development Officer

Description

Summary: Seeking a proactive Business Development Officer to identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and support the end-to-end business development process for a growing consulting team. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to work with a growing consulting firm 2. Exposure to diverse industries and high-profile clients 3. Professional development and career growth opportunities **About the Role** We are seeking a proactive and results\-oriented **Business Development Officer** to join our growing consulting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and supporting the end\-to\-end business development process: from lead generation through client onboarding. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the consulting, financial services, banking, or professional services sector and possess a good understanding of financial and banking terminology. **Key Responsibilities** * Identify, generate, and qualify new business leads through networking, referrals, market research, digital platforms, and cold outreach. * Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients. * Understand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams to develop tailored consulting solutions. * Prepare professional proposals, capability statements, presentations, quotations, and engagement documents. * Coordinate the client onboarding process. * Maintain and update the CRM system with client interactions, sales activities, and pipeline status. * Track sales opportunities and prepare regular business development and pipeline reports. * Support contract negotiations and assist in closing new business opportunities. * Monitor trends, competitor activities, and developments to identify new opportunities. * Develop marketing initiatives, campaigns, and business development strategies. **Qualifications \& Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Marketing, Banking, Commerce, or a related field. * Minimum **2–4 years of business development or client relationship experience**, preferably within a consulting firm, accounting firm, financial services, banking, audit, or corporate advisory environment. * Proven track record of generating leads and converting prospects into clients. * Strong understanding of financial statements, banking terminology, and corporate business processes. * Experience preparing business proposals, commercial quotations, and client presentations. * A valid driving licence is an advantage. **Required Skills** * Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. * Ability to understand client requirements and propose suitable consulting solutions. * Excellent proposal writing and documentation skills. * Self\-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. * Strong problem\-solving and analytical thinking skills. **Preferred Experience** Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred: * Business consulting * Accounting and audit firms * Corporate advisory services * Banking and financial institutions * Company formation and corporate services **What We Offer** * Opportunity to work with a growing consulting firm. * Exposure to diverse industries and high\-profile clients. * Professional development and career growth opportunities. * Performance\-based incentives. * Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Work Location: In person