Business Development Manager Job Vacancy at PASS Trust

JOB  PROFILE

Job Title:          Business Development Manager (1)

Reports To:      Director of Business Development

Duty Station:    HQ– Dar es Salaam

Main Purpose of the Job (Job Summary)

The role-holder will act as a link between the Trust and its Customers to lead the organization in growth by designing projects, developing projects and implementation plan, team performance and development.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and comprehensive business management of the PASS Trust including business generation, customer relationships , Sales and marketing in line with strategic objectives of PASS Trust
• Plan, organize and coordinate day-to-day business development activities of the Organization
• Research and develop market opportunities  through recommending  competitive products and services.
• Build and Nature Customer relationships through engagements and closing new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement an effective strategic business development plan in line with the organization business  strategy to ensure business growth and targets are achieved.
• Provide reports on the state of the business to EXCOM and Board
• Spearhead business  and revenue growth through the development and implementation of different strategies.
• Attract new potential customers and find new marketing and sales opportunities, initiate initiatives action plan to approach and secure new business  (seal deals).
• Implement an acquisition strategy focused on building and maintaining high quality with long-term relationships with customers.
• Market the Trust’s products and services, promote and inform stakeholders of the Trust’s role in the agricultural sector at meetings with potential clients, visits to clients, participating in key stakeholders’ forums and financial institutions etc.
• Any other related  duties  assigned  by Superior  from  time to time

Academic  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Accounts, Banking or related field from a recognized University.
• Professional qualification and related extensive experience  in business Development.
• Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience  proven experience  in business development, credit analysis and or relationship banking with a minimum of three (3) years at managerial level.
• Good knowledge  and experience  in Tanzanian agriculture and agribusiness development, business planning , project analysis , monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge in agricultural financing and experience in facilitation of  lending to small holder farmers including experience in negotiating with banks.
• Demonstrable experience  in agricultural  supply chain interventions for enhancement of micro, small and medium scale agricultural development

• Report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and Critical thinking skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications specifically high knowledge in the use of excel in data analytics.
• Ability to be discreet and apply confidentiality.
• High ethical standards, integrity and a commitment to upholding professional standards of conduct.
• Proactive, flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to thrive in a dynamic  and fast-paced environment.

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