Homeoffice GENERAL MANAGER (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

• At least 10 years experience
• Willing to work on holidays/work on shifts/change of shift
• Able to work for long hours
• Can work between different locations
• Building solid relationships with customers, vendors and distributors, as well as sales and marketing teams.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities.
• Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to marketing directors and suggesting strategies to expand market research.
• Assessing marketing and sales as well as supplier and vendor operations and recommending improvements as needed.
• Preparing all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs.
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business.
• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management.
• Selecting automation software and software platforms that best meet company needs

Desired Skills and Experience

Market Research, Management Consulting, Assessing, Marketing Strategy, Contract Management, Written Communications, Customer Value, Selling Skills, Business Development, Business Transformation, Directing, Strategic Partnerships, Africa, Contract Negotiation, Team Builder