Sr. Business Development Specialist
- Full time
- Egypt View on Map
- @EgyBell
Job Detail
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Career Level Senior
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender MaleFemale
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Industry Marketing and PR
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Role Purpose
The Senior Business Development (BD) Specialist drives growth by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities for the organization’s agricultural and food products.
Key Responsibilities
Market Development:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in local, regional, and international markets.
- Conduct market research on agricultural demand, customer needs, and competitor activities.
- Propose new sales channels and market entry strategies.
Client & Partner Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and partners.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with clients and partners.
- Act as the main liaison for customer inquiries and business proposals.
Sales Growth & Revenue:
- Support achievement of sales targets by developing new client pipelines.
- Coordinate with the Supply Chain and Production teams to align customer demand with farm capacity.
- Track business performance against revenue and growth targets.
Branding & Representation:
- Represent the organization at trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events.
- Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to align BD and marketing activities.
- Prepare presentations, proposals, and bids for prospective clients.
Strategy & Reporting
- Support the General Manager in developing BD strategies and growth initiatives.
- Monitor performance of business partnerships and recommend improvements.
- Prepare regular reports on opportunities, pipelines, and business results.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Agriculture Economics, or related field. MBA is an advantage.
- Experience: 5–7 years in business development or sales, with at least 2–3 years in agriculture, FMCG, food exports, or related sectors.
- Knowledge: Agricultural market dynamics, B2B/B2C sales, export processes, and trade regulations.
- Languages: Arabic (fluent), English (excellent proficiency). Knowledge of a third language (French, German, or Chinese) is a plus for export markets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Networking and relationship-building skills.