Business Development Assistant – Tourism

We are seeking for a professional Business Development Assistant to create long-term value for a company through customers, markets, and partnerships. He will also be focusing on expanding the company — they investigate possible growth prospects, then assist and supervise their execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using networks and online research, identify and qualify new sales leads.
• Follow up on any sales leads, clearly providing pertinent facts.
• Use telephone, email, and internet contact to build and maintain strong connections with new and existing partners.
• Become a product expert and be able to effectively present the company’s items to current and new customers.
• Meet sales targets and KPIs on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events on behalf of the company.

A Business Development Assistant should have the following core abilities and experience:

• Be an expert in the company’s products and be able to sell them successfully in any situation.
• Be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the company’s industry and markets.
• Have a knack for selling and recognizing business opportunities.
• Have an excellent understanding of (or willingness to learn about) customer relationship management (CRM) systems like Salesforce.
• Feel at ease in a goal-oriented environment and endeavor to overcome any obstacles that may prevent targets from being fulfilled.
• Demonstrate effective time management and planning abilities.