Business Development OfficerBeacon Power Services

• A Business Development Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation of business development strategies to increase company profitability and promote longevity of the company.
• Main duty here is to identify business opportunities to pursue and create business proposals to support these ideas.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Analyze current and past financial data and provide strategies to cut costs and increase revenue for the company.
• Lead market research activities and ensure efficient planning and implementation of these plans to identify new business opportunities.
• Work with the management to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities.
• Encourage new and existing clients by creating and improving business proposals.
• Ensure that the company meets revenue targets.
• Develop and pitch ideas for potential investors and/or partnerships.
• Participate in company meetings with company management and individual departments to discuss potential business opportunities and implement policy changes to achieve business strategies.
• Meet with potential investors and.or partners in-person to pitch the company to them and achieve a new investor and/or partner relationship.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or another related field.
• Associate degree or certificate in business is preferred
• Graduate Degree, such as an MBA is also preferred.
• Demonstrated marketing experience and a firm grasp on budgeting and finance.
• At least 3 years demonstrated experience as a Business Development Officer or experience working in similar positions, such as a Business Developer – having implemented business, marketing, finance or sales roles successfully.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong business knowledge and experience interpreting financial data.
• Ability to effectively research new markets.
• Excellent creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent marketing, sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Advanced time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Project Tracking tools (example: Clickup) or related software.