Business Development Associate

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Development & Market Expansion

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with business development targets.
• Conduct continuous market research to assess opportunities, competitor activity, and sector trends.
• Provide regular updates and insights to management on market developments.

Sales Execution & Deal Support

• Support full sales lifecycle activities including prospecting, scheduling meetings, pitching, and follow-ups.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and commercial documents to support deal closure.
• Facilitate introductions and meetings with key stakeholders across targeted sectors.

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients across private, public, and development sectors.
• Respond to client queries promptly and ensure high-quality client experience.
• Leverage personal networks and industry relationships to drive opportunities.

Market Intelligence & Client Insights

• Maintain a comprehensive repository of suspects, prospects, and active clients.
• Track the business community and ensure updated profiling of all relevant organizations and stakeholders.
• Disseminate ASIGMA’s content and solutions, creating opportunities for presentations and engagements.

Networking & Brand Visibility

• Assist in coordinating company participation in industry events, conferences, and networking sessions.
• Maintain an events calendar and support the organization of client-focused engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Second Class or above) in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or client management.
• Strong background in B2B and B2B2C business development.
• Proven negotiation, relationship management, and customer acquisition skills.
• Existing strong networks in the private, public, and development sectors is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales acumen and strategic thinking.
• Self-driven with a proactive “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
• Team player with high levels of energy and commitment.