Business Development Manager

Overview At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust. Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence. We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data. Our unique culture is defined by our values and a commitment to making things simple. Job Description As a Business Development Manager at QIMA, your primary responsibilities will include: Client Portfolio Management: Develop and manage your own client portfolio, typically consisting of companies involved in the import and export of consumer goods globally. Prospect Acquisition: Utilize various methods such as cold calling, networking, referrals, and participating in fairs and exhibitions to identify and acquire new clients. Client Relationship: Nurture prospective clients, maintain consistent and open communication, and successfully close deals. Upselling Services: Promote additional services to existing clients to ensure they leverage the solutions provided by QIMA optimally. Collaboration: Work in synergy with the Operations and Marketing Teams to drive large-scale projects and increase market awareness. Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, establish competitive advantages, and monitor metrics to ensure effective use of analytics in achieving ambitious sales targets. The talent recruited will report directly to the Sales Manager. Qualifications WHAT IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE? Proficiency in B2B sales with a minimum experience of 1 year. A solid command over the English language. Exceptional communication skills with a knack for building diverse stakeholder relationships. Self-motivated individual with the ability to manage schedules autonomously and to effectively delegate and guide internal teams. Proven track record in sales, with a talent for identifying and developing new business opportunities as well as managing a client portfolio. Remarkable negotiation skills, with an ability to effectively interact in various cultural scenarios. WHAT ARE YOUR SOFT SKILLS? We are in search of a Business Development Manager who displays an insatiable desire for discovering new business opportunities and driving expansion, with a passion-filled, energetic, and positively invigorating attitude. The ideal candidate would embody a high sense of initiative and self-motivation, show an independent and innovative approach towards problem-solving, and possess the capability to adeptly manage and steer projects to reach their fullest potential. Ultimately, these key qualities will prove pivotal in our selection process. We welcome those ready and excited to make a significant impact. What will you gain from the experience? Sales Expertise: You will gain valuable, hands-on B2B sales experience in a global market. Cultural Insight: Working across different cultures, you'll develop an understanding of international business etiquette and norms. Industry Knowledge: You will gain insights into the product testing, inspection, and audit industry as well as global trade issues. Leadership Skills: As you'll manage your own schedule and guide internal teams, you'll refine your leadership and management skills. Networking: Given the role's nature, you will have the opportunity to network extensively, building useful connections. Professional Growth: At QIMA, your sales and negotiation skills will be honed, contributing significantly to your career growth. Rewarding Experience: Your contributions as a Business Development Manager will directly impact QIMA, making the experience fulfilling and rewarding. Additional Information SO, ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A Qimate? JOIN US Because our differences make the difference, at QIMA we are proud to promote inclusive diversity and equal opportunities Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. QIMA recognizes and recruits all of its talents. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries: International Trade and Development #J-18808-Ljbffr