Business Development Manager is to research and identify and prospect new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets. Research appropriate contacts in an organisation, generate leads, cold call prospective customers, and meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone.Develop relationships with prospects/clients, understand your clients' requirements, and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to win their business. Have a good understanding of the business's products or services and be able to advise others about them. Liaise with other departments as appropriate. keep abreast of trends and changes in the industry.