Business Development Manager

Overview: Maraki Consultancy and Technology is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to identify and pursue business opportunities that drive growth and revenue. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with potential clients, strategic partners, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve growth objectives.
• Generate leads and proactively pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and other lead generation methods.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and key decision-makers.
• Negotiate and close deals, contracts, and agreements in collaboration with the management team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Track, analyze, and report on business development activities, pipeline, and sales metrics.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and exhibitions to represent Maraki and explore business opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying and closing business deals.
• Strong understanding of business development principles, strategies, and tactics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other business development tools.
• Experience in the education or consultancy industry is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of additional languages is a plus.