Do not take Business Development Executive as a stop-gap job.
Do not do job as just a job...passion brings meaning to the job.
When I call Business Development Executive or Managerial position many a sound that they have no option hence they are pursuing this job. But when I spoke to Mr. Kim he sound BD is his passion and not a job. How interesting it is right? What Kim stated….
Kindly do not do that!
Business Development process I personally feel is a passion which can be explored as a profession and reach at the top of Marketing & Business Development Hierarchy.
Right from CV, Interview and Selection some of the skills will take you through successfully.
I state some of the skills below. You as a reader can further add more skills if you wish to make this article more meaningful and useful.
What types of Skills you must highlight in your CV?
Communication skills:
Communication skills are important and is core base of Business Development. Everyone associate with this stream must persuasive communication skills since we interact with clients and potential clients in person, over the call, or email. Knowing how to communicate clearly and persuasively can help to achieve a positive business outcome.
Make continuous efforts to improve communication skills by self-practicing, watching videos, watching others and most important by recording own communication and listening and improving regularly.
Presentation skills:
Some one keeps presenting his own progress in his career, companies and some-one more professional present himself in %, Ratios, Comparisons, Challenges what will help you to put across yourself more apt candidate for BD position? If given situation try to present…
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Increase client acquisition from 0 to 25 in one year.
Increase revenue by 25%.
Increase customer loyalty by managing effective relationships.
Develop strategies for client acquisition by studying company, competitors etc.
Applied different tools such as tele-marketing, Sharing client’s satisfaction videos, experiences.
I focused to offer on own Business proposal to every prospect by studying the company, business, opportunities etc.
Skills to highlight:
Along with Oral, Written skills, do highlight your Customer Data Management Skills, (CRM), Data Analysis Skills, Negotiation skills, Presentation skills etc.…
Highlight education, Certification you won for presentations in colleges etc.
Successful Business Development professionals always highlight this profession as their passion as they simply enjoy it.
All the very best!
If you are looking for a International BD Profession, drop your CV to rajan@nrdoshi.ae