BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Business Development Specialist with a strong background in e-commerce and logistics optimizes operational processes and plans for efficiency improvements. This role involves analyzing cargo processes, calculating branch KPIs, and managing costs, all while maintaining clear communication with both business units and field operations. Proficiency in MS Office, along with excellent analysis, planning, and organizational skills, supports the documentation and reporting of all relevant data to enhance business operations.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Business Development Specialist Resume
- Market Research
- Data Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- CRM Software Proficiency
- Project Management
- Proposal Writing
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Digital Marketing
- Sales Forecasting
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Persuasiveness
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Time Management
Summary of Business Development Specialist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in outbound marketing/sales support and new business development
- Excellent written communication skills and command of the English language.
- Experience with tools like Hubspot, Salesforce, Zoho, or Pipedrive
- Experience keeping track of metrics and being able to report them when needed.
- Ability to thrive with deadlines and competitive goals.
- Been using G-Suite apps such as Sheets and Docs.
- Been collaborating with a team to get tasks completed as well as working independently.
- Genuine enthusiasm and a hunter attitude.
- Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills
- Ability to make decisions, take direction, and execute a plan
2. BA in Marketing with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of managing customer databases (CRM etc.)
- IT knowledge - especially gained experience in cloud or infrastructure companies
- Sales-oriented and result-driven,
- Willing to be a part of rapid change,
- Fluent in both verbal and written English,
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills,
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines,
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems,
- Ability to perform and adapt in a changing environment,
- Working effectively with internal & external customers and stakeholders,
- Ability to influence decision-makers at all levels,
- Self-motivated and target-driven,
- Good at MS Office applications.
3. BA in Economics with 2 years of Experience
- APMP/PMP or equivalent certification
- Experience in business writing
- Experience in business development, marketing/communications, or a sales position
- Experience in professional services
- Solid understanding of the business community in Edmonton and adjacent areas
- Ability to cultivate positive working relationships and meet the needs of internal clients
- A positive, self-starter attitude with the ability to take initiative
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with CRM software, content management, and proposal generation software
4. BA in Entrepreneurship with 1 year of Experience
- Possess a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
- Experience recruiting in the staffing industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Tele-marketing & sales experience preferred
- Self-motivating and hard-working capabilities
- High-performance selling skills
- Strong team-oriented attitude and strong computer skills
- Proven track record of delivering results in a metrics-driven environment
- Agility to fully leverage all processes and technology tools to more productive deliver results
- Outstanding writing, communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of marketing and digital tools
5. BA in International Business with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in Sales or Business Development roles for software, consulting, technology or professional services companies
- Excellent Written and Oral communication skills
- Have an established professional network including a contact list of potential prospects
- Be able to secure prospect-facing meetings month over month
- Able to work with the team in converting leads into sales
- High level of energy and integrity
- Must work as part of a team that is focused on growth at both the personal and firm level
- Understands the importance of process and structure in driving growth, but is not dependent on bureaucratic structures
- Be able to work semi-independently, remaining flexible, and able to meet/or exceed challenges
- Looking for candidates in the Northeast Corridor.
- Experience working in smaller firms in a sales/business development role
6. BS in Finance with 5 years of Experience
- Demonstrate the ability to role-model values (Success, Innovation, Collaboration, Safety, Integrity and Respect)
- Understand and be able to represent the Audere brand in all verbal and written communication
- Experience contacting and setting sales meetings at the C-level of Fortune 500 firms
- Strong market and company research skills
- Ability to utilize research sites and tools
- Experience reading and understanding company financial statements
- Innovative, tech-savvy, and willing to use the latest technology offerings
- Be able to think outside of the box, be innovative, flexible and decisive
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
7. BA in Communications with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in service sectors e.g. e-commerce, logistics.
- Experience in E-commerce
- Customer and solution-oriented
- Having analysis, planning, and organizational skills
- Having strong communication and teamwork skills
- Having an analytical thinking mindset, solution and result-oriented
- Good at with MS Office programs
- Experience in taking an active role in process development projects
- Experience in optimizing and plan all relevant operational processes
- Experience in analyzing cargo processes and data to determine improvement points
- Experience in contributing management and continuity of communication with business units and field
- Experience in extracting and document the processes related to the field operation
- Experience in calculating periodic branch KPIs and costs
- Experience in ensuring the documentation and reporting of all data
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