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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Business Development & Growth Strategy

  • Conduct market mapping and opportunity identification across target geographies and sectors.
  • Drive lead generation, pipeline management, and conversion of new business opportunities.
  • Develop and execute new market entry strategies to support JIB's international expansion.
  • Set and manage revenue targets in line with JIB's strategic plan.

Client & Partner Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships across all target markets.
  • Manage strategic partnerships and alliances to support BD objectives.
  • Represent JIB at international forums, conferences, and networking events.
  • Lead MOU and partnership agreement negotiations with key stakeholders.

Proposal & Bid Management

  • Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals and tender responses.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental inputs for bids and pitches.
  • Develop compelling presentations and pitch materials for prospective clients and partners.
  • Manage bid budgets and ensure submissions are delivered on time.

Market Intelligence & Research

  • Conduct and oversee competitor analysis and monitoring of market trends.
  • Analyse regulatory landscapes across target markets to inform BD strategy.
  • Produce sector intelligence reports to support leadership decision-making.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work with Finance on deal pricing, financial modelling, and investment cases.
  • Engage Legal on contract structuring, review, and compliance.
  • Coordinate with Operations on project feasibility and delivery planning.
  • Partner with Communications to develop BD collateral and external-facing materials.

Reporting & Performance Management

  • Manage and maintain BD pipeline reporting systems and CRM records.
  • Submit weekly and monthly BD performance reports to the Head of Business Development.
  • Track and report on team KPIs and individual performance metrics.

Team Leadership

  • Supervise and manage BD Officers and support staff within the team.
  • Coach and develop team members to build BD capability across the function.
  • Manage workload allocation to ensure team efficiency and output quality.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Business Development or the business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
  • MBA preferred; professional membership (e.g. CIPS, CIM) an advantage.

Experience

  • 7–10 years of BD or sales experience, with at least 4 years in a senior BD role.
  • International or multi-country BD experience is required.
  • Experience in waste management, infrastructure, or the public sector is preferred.

Skills

  • Strong negotiation and deal structuring abilities.
  • Financial modelling and business case development.
  • Proposal writing and bid management.
  • Stakeholder management and relationship-building.
  • Proficiency in CRM tools and BD systems.
  • A bilingual candidate will be preferred

Competencies

  • Strategic thinker with a strong commercial orientation.
  • Results-driven and accountable.
  • Excellent communicator and presenter.
  • Cross-cultural competence for international business environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

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