Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position within the BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (VACANT)

Key Responsibilities:

Managerial/Administrative Responsibilities

• Explains to potential customers about the various benefits offered by company products or services; following them up so as to close the business deals
• Explains to potential customers about the various benefits offered by company products or services; following them up so as to close the business deals
• Develops business proposals for existing and new customers
• Develops innovative strategies for retaining clients; this includes undertaking interviews in order to get feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan
• Assists in preparing annual budget (marketing) and track expenses relating to the budget
• Develops comprehensive knowledge about the business and its development practices, its marketing activities, prospective clients, and the trends for the industry
• Establishes a knowledge storehouse of clients, referrals, REPs, presentations, and prospects
• Participates in forums related to the industry; conferences and client discussions.
• Determines cross-selling opportunities among different offices.
• Supervises database of client relationship management and utilize the result to manage customers and the mailing lists

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Analyzes current and past financial data, such as sales reports, and provide strategies to cut costs and increase revenue.
• Assists in performing market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities.
• Creates and improve proposals for our existing and new clients.
• Prepares the Division’s budget and continually track expenses.
• Provides training and mentoring to members of the business development team.
• Develops and deliver pitches for potential investors.                                                                                                   

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in committees and meetings within Agency and on behalf of Agency
• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Director.

A letter of application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than October 20, 2023 to jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of:

The Director,

Human Resource Management & Development

National Land Agency

35 Hope Road

Kingston 10

We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted