Business Development Officer

Job description

As a Business Development Officer at Opportune Time Business Consultants, your job will include identifying growth opportunities, building relationships with clients, and driving revenue for a company. The role involves sales, marketing, and strategic planning to expand the business. Your primary role is to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, and promoting the company’s tax services. You will play a key role in expanding the client base, increasing revenue, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Generation, Client Acquisition & Sales

Identify and research potential client
Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
Present company products/services to clients and negotiate contracts.
Identify potential clients who require tax advisory, compliance, and consultancy services.
Conduct presentations and meetings to educate clients on tax services.
Develop proposals and close deals with businesses and individuals.

2. Market Research & Strategy

Analyze market trends, competitor services, and industry regulations.
Identify gaps in the market and develop strategies to attract new clients.
Assist in developing pricing strategies and promotional campaigns

3. Client Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
Provide expert guidance on tax-related matters to enhance client trust.
Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term business retention.

4. Networking & Partnerships

Attend industry events, networking sessions, and business forums to generate leads.
Establish strategic partnerships with businesses that complement Opportune Time’s services.
Collaborate with accountants, lawyers, and financial consultants for referrals.

5. Performance Tracking & Reporting

Monitor and report on business development activities and revenue growth.
Set and achieve sales targets in alignment with company goals.
Provide insights and recommendations for improving business performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field.
Proven experience of atleast 3 to 5 years in business development, sales, marketing or tax services.
Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to analyze financial data and market trends.
Goal-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

Key Skills:

Emotional intelligence
Accuracy
Organizational skills
Understanding basic tax principles
Attention to detail

Office Hours
Your regular working hours are from 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs on weekdays

Kindly note the following:
ALL applications must be sent in pdf format consisting of a Cv and cover letter.
Applications must consist of three traceable references with valid phone numbers and Email Addresses.
The position being applied for must be the title of your email.

All applications must be sent to hr@opportuneconsultants.com and copying mutale@opportuneconsultants.com

Any application that does not follow the above instructions will not be considered.