Business Development Manager

Job Description

Health Research and Social Development Forum (HERD), a national organisation working in the health and social development sector calls for application from dedicated and dynamic professionals for the position of Business Development Manager for a period of at least one year (subject to further extension based on performance) having a post graduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field with at least 5 years of demonstrable experience preferably in the development sector.

We require and desire for an ambitious, energetic and experienced senior-level employee who is efficient at improving organization’s market position and financial growth of the organization. He/She will be based in central office in Kathmandu and will work closely with the Executive Chairperson and Operations and Finance Unit for effective planning and execution of business development activities. The Business Development Manager will be leading the Business Development Unit – closely coordinating with Project/Programme Management Unit and Research Uptake and Communications Unit to discuss and strategize key working sectors and fundraising activities within the organization. He/She will also act as a focal point for business related negotiations and contracts of projects and programmes.

The Business Development Manager should bear excellent networking, communications, personal relations, persuasion, prospecting, public speaking, documentation, business forecasting and planning skills. He/She also should be well versed in identification of client needs and challenges, market knowledge, and adaptability to local context fulfilling the goals of the organization to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting financial gains and forging strong relationships with clients.

In a nutshell, we are looking for a senior employee who thinks and means business maintaining high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities (KRs)

The job centers around strategic input in terms of development and execution of business development strategies, fundraising and financial forecasting for the organization for its sustainable growth. At a routine level, he/she will also closely coordinate with operations, finance and project/programme managers to ensure value for money of the organizational activities.

Reporting to the Executive Chairperson, the Business Development Manager will have the following key responsibilities:

• Develop/revise/update organizational business development strategies and ensure its effective implementation on a routine basis.
• Explore and identify various ‘trending’ sectors where the organization can invest its time and resources.
• Develop financial forecasts for the organization for strategic market engagement in close coordination with executive members of the organization.
• Develop and finalize financial costing exercise for competitive bids in close consultation with finance, research uptake and project/programme management units.
• Negotiate with various partners  on behalf of the organization for development  of business proposals.
• Coordinate/facilitate project/programme personnel in terms of developing business development proposals.
• Market organizational products and/or services of the organization for better organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Research organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets.
• Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives for the organization.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events and network with potential clients.

Willing to Apply? Contact Us

If you think you can handle this responsibility, fill the Recruitment Form and send to us by 5pm, September 25, 2016. Short-listed candidates will be called for further screening and personal interview. Competitive salary and benefit packages will be offered to the deserving candidates based on performance. HERD deserves the right to select or reject the candidates. Telephone calls enquiring about the selection will not be entertained.Health Research and Social Development Forum (HERD), a national organisation working in the health and social development sector calls for application from dedicated and dynamic professionals for the position of Business Development Manager for a period of at least one year (subject to further extension based on performance) having a post graduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field with at least 5 years of demonstrable experience preferably in the development sector.

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