Business Development Manager
CurrentOwn, develop and manage the formulation and execution of the vendor strategy within Mecer Inter Ed (MIE) and that delivery is in alignment with the pre-defined agreement and strategy.Identify key clients and ensure that key client plans are in placeWorking alongside Executives to turn leads into opportunitiesCollaborate with the MIE leadership and engaging in terms of the business offering and general information about the productEnsure that all technical and operational solutions provided to the client are aligned with their IT roadmap and strategy Work closely with the regional Business Unit managers and sales teams re reaching and exceeding targetsIdentify key opportunities within current and new client base to ensure that integrated training solutions are createdDeveloping growth strategies and plansManaging and retaining relationships with existing clientsIncreasing client baseHaving an in-depth knowledge of business products and value propositionWriting business proposalsNegotiating with stakeholdersIdentifying and mapping business strengths and customer needsResearching business opportunities and viable income streamsFollowing industry trends locally and internationallyDrafting and reviewing contractsReporting on successes and areas needing improvementsConduct regular risk assessments and agree mitigation of risks identified from a legal perspectiveEnsure service improvement plans are maintained and conduct maturity assessment on frameworks implemented Reporting on successes and areas that require improvementsIdentify and map specific business needs. Compliance with governance standards including ISO9001:2015 and ISO200000Ensure that the required documentation is in place for business to function efficientlyEnsure that internal processes are defined, implemented, and adhered to in line with MIE Processes Ensure that SLAs are renewed and updated on the schedule timeously and escalated accordingly (annually)