1. General

Job Title: Marketing & Business Development Department Manager 

Location: Legetafo, Oromia, Ethiopia

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

1. Basic Functions

A Marketing Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's growth by identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and ensuring the laboratory's services meet industry demands. He/She is tasked with expanding the company's footprint in the food, beverage & agriculture sector. This involves strategic planning, market analysis, client acquisition, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure the company's offerings align with market demands. The following is a comprehensive job description for this position:

1. Duties &  Responsibilities:

2. Market Research and Analysis:

   • Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, emerging needs, and potential clients in the food, beverage & agriculture industry.

   • Analyze competitors to understand their service offerings and positioning.

   • Close follow-up on updated local & International standards related to company business

3. Strategic Planning:

   • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

   • Identify new markets and service opportunities to drive growth.

4. Client Acquisition and Relationship Management:

   • Identify and engage potential clients, including food manufacturers, processors, and retailers.

   • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

   • Present and promote the company's services to clients, addressing their specific needs and concerns.

5. Proposal Development and Negotiation:

   • Prepare tailored proposals and quotations for clients.

   • Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business.

6. Collaboration with Internal Teams:

   • Work closely with departments to ensure services meet client expectations and industry standards.

   • Provide feedback from clients to inform service improvements and new service development.

7. Networking and Representation:

   • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote services and identify business opportunities.

   • Develop partnerships with industry associations and stakeholders.

8. Reporting and Performance Tracking:

   • Maintain records of business development & marketing activities, client interactions, and sales performance.

   • Prepare regular reports for senior management on business development progress and outcomes.

9. Promotion & Advertisement

• Promote company services to potential customer

• Follow-up, arrange & participate on relevant exhibition

• Promotes company services using digital marketing( Social Medea)

1. Execute additional activities per direction given from his supervisor as relevant

• Education:

  • MSc/MA/MBA or BSc/BA in Economics, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 8/10 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or marketing of which 3 year in a managerial position.

How To Apply

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirement are invited to apply by submitting their application letter, CV and supporting documents through email jobs@blesslaboratory.com within 7 days mentioning the position in the subject line. For more information contact us through. Telephone No. 0116679905/0116679231.