The Harare Club Hotel
DUE : 20 DEC 2022
Incumbent will be reporting to the general manager
DUTIES
Analyse current and past financial data, such as sales reports, and provide strategies to cut costs and increase revenue
Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities
Create and improve proposals for our existing and new clients
Prepare the company budget and continually track expenses, as well as make sure we’re on track to hit revenue targets
Network with members and other business partners to generate new leads
Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets
Meet with customers/members face to face or over the phone
Foster and develop relationships with customers/members
Understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
Work strategically – carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes
Draw up client contracts – depending on the size of company, this task may be completed by someone else or agreements may not be as formal
Have a good understanding of the businesses products or services and be able to advise others about them
Ensure staff are on board throughout the organisation, and understand the need for change and what is required of them
Seek ways of improving the way the business operates
Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world.
REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, management, or a similar field
Experience in sales or customer service
Perseverance and persistence
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Proactivity
Presentation skills
Previous role in a leadership position
An understanding of how to interpret P&L, Earnings, and Inventory reports
Robust interpersonal skills
Strong leadership skills
A familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
TO APPLY
Send your CV to support@harareclubhotel.co.zw with the subject line, “Business developer Application.”