Business Development Manager

Job description / Role

- Responsible for developing new business for the store with agreed upon targets.
- Finding new and managing existing clients for Villas, Commercial space, & Hotels.
- Target new projects that are about to open and see how we can collaborate together.
- Participate in any exhibition that will attract new business for the store.
- Create, manage and develop clientele database.
- Implement overall sales strategy as per business plans with agreed upon targets.
- Prepare plans for the brand under own purview in order to achieve accurate forecasts, budgeted sales and profitability.
- Analyse and interpret trends and capitalize on data to maximize sales and profit.
- Contribute to the brand marketing strategy and plan measurable cost effective advertising and promotional campaigns / activities ensuring adherence to budgets.
- Conduct regular competitor store visits to review competition prices and new trends.
- Study market trends and consumer preferences to understand and specify customer expectations and adopt a suitable approach for brand management.
- Keep abreast of developments in style trends in the region and internationally. Maintain intelligence tab on market information and customer data.
- Responsible for personal and professional development of line managers to achieve high levels of individual and team performance.
- Must consult with CEO for any kind of expense or spend.

Requirements

- A degree or equivalent qualification is recommended, but a proven background in business development may be sufficient.
- A proven track record in strong presentation skills is essential in the role of Business Developer.
- Business Developers need a strong track record of business-to-business sales at a corporate level.
- A Business Developer will need to have strong research and strategic analysis skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to cold call potential clients with confidence are key for a successful Business developer.
- Business Developers need to be skilled at agreeing and closing deals with clients.
- Excellent organisational skills are essential as well as performance monitoring will be a requirement.
- Must be able to operate Microsoft Office and associated programs.
- Must hold a full clean driving licence.

About the Company

Blanc dIvoire : A brand with a history and arrived at maturityTwenty years already! In 1994, her creator Monic Fischer defines a new concept of ready to decorate for the home. Triumphant start into the world of interior decoration with a first collection, and immediate success for the brand which name is both exotic and full of contrasts. Blanc divoire begins its story with a quilt, some lamps, some ready-made curtains, three or four picture framesthen very quickly moves towards the creation of a universe in itself : the old charm, the sophisticated refinement of beautiful materiels, the homely comfort of a new lifestyle, timeless, comfortable and chic. Furniture with patinas, lamps, tableware, objects, scents, candlesare soon added and the launch of a complete collection twice a year, including those subtle patina in soft tones of beige, grey, sand, brown and even black, create its immediate success. Gradually, the whole house decorated in Blanc dIvoire and whether in Paris, the countryside, the seaside or the mountain, its unmistakable style gently makes a name for itself and becomes a true style. It is a way of life!