North Italy Certification Business Development Manager

Mission

The mission of a Business Development Manager (BDM) is to drive growth and expand business opportunities for the organization. The Business Development Manager is responsible for increase pipepeline offering and wining contract for an assigned services portfolio and/or within an assigned geographical coverage. #LI-MC1

Key Accountabilities

Drive and Monitor Order Intake Pipeline and update Pipeline with New Prospects:
- Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of orders.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to order intake.
- Identify and add new potential clients to the sales pipeline.
- Conduct research to identify prospects and assess their fit with the organization's offerings.

Lead and Support on Contracts, Tenders, and Quotations:
- Take a proactive role in negotiating and securing major contracts.
- Provide support in preparing tenders and quotations.
- Lead activities to close contracts successfully.
- Capture lessons learned from completed contracts to improve future processes.

Cross Selling and Mutual Opportunities:
- Collaborate with different departments within the organization to identify cross-selling opportunities.
- Develop strategies to leverage mutual opportunities across the RINA Group.
 

Competitor Tracking and Intelligence:
- Monitor competitor activities and provide updates on industry trends and intelligence.
- Use competitor information to adapt and improve the organization's strategies.
 

Sales and Business Development Initiatives:
- Focus on generating new sales and business opportunities.
- Conduct client visits and manage relationships with current and potential customers.

Customer Engagement and Satisfaction:
- Engage with current and potential customers to understand their needs and requirements.
- Support the focus on customer satisfaction, repeat business, and the development of new markets.
 

Education

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in business development, sales, or related roles is often a key requirement. Business Development Managers may be expected to have 3-7 years or more of relevant experience.
• Proficient in sales techniques, including prospecting, lead generation, and closing deals. Business Development Managers should have a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and agreements with clients, partners, and vendors.
• Analytical thinking to assess market trends, competitor activities, and performance metrics to inform decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscape to make informed business decisions.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and tools, including CRM systems, to streamline business development processes.

Competencies