Business Development ManagerMaurice Xandra Solutions

• Due to the expansion of our client's business, the organization requires the service of a Business Development Manager (BDM).
• The responsibility of the Business Development Manager shall be to oversee the Business Development, sales and marketing activities of the Group in order to create new business opportunities to achieve the Company’s growth objectives and revenue goals in full compliance with the will of the Group Board (the Board) and under the strategic guidance of the Group Chief Executive Officer (the CEO).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leasing and marketing strategies for the Group's properties under management and under development
• Conduct continuous market research on competition, tenant demand, occupancy levels, rental rates and location analysis in the relevant regions of all Group properties
• Proactively target and lease the available spaces to creditworthy tenants in line with the agreed tenant mix, with a healthy waiting list of interested occupiers
• Work with Leasing Agents and Property Managers to ensure compliance with engagement terms and conditions, KPI’s and policies when marketing and leasing the Groups properties
• Maintain an up-to-date enquires database, and conversion tracker
• Agree to commercial terms in line with Group budgets for each property and prepare draft Heads of Terms Letters for all potential lease tenants.
• Stagger lease expirations dates to ensure not all leases expire at the same time
• Ensure all lease terms are in line with our standard terms and conditions, and minimize deviations from this
• Review and ensure lease rates are competitive and in line with income budgets for the properties
• Assist the Legal Department in the collation of all lease and client due diligence documentation required to complete tenant screening

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Worked/Working with a Multinational Firm is an added advantage
• Candidate must have 3 years and above post-graduation relevant work experience in a formal organization.

Skills:
The individual would need to demonstrate:

• Leadership skills
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Presentation skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Organisation skills,
• Strategic planning skills
• Research skills
• Risk management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills, Critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Integrity, honesty