Managers of business development are accountable in managing expectations and implementing business strategies for their companies. They are responsible for developing effective business plans that boost revenue, improve brand loyalty and increase satisfaction of customers.
Their main responsibilities includes meeting with other members of the business development team to determine their project's scope, reviewing the requirements and then approve the deadlines. They collaborate with other managers of the company to monitor the development of business. They also possess excellent leadership abilities to inspire employees, and they develop innovative solutions to the day-to-day challenges of development. Their primary responsibilities include managing client accounts as well as achieving goals for sales. Development managers are employed in offices and utilize personal computers to create reports, analyze business processes, and interact with employees. They are adept using office software to edit spreadsheets, and also use word processors to write proposals. They conduct research to assess the quality of their products and determine potential competitors. They make use of statistics to achieve the goals of their company within a certain timeframe.
An undergraduate degree from administration, business management or another related field is necessary to be able to perform this job. Experience gained from working in a management capacity could be beneficial. Leadership and business certifications are an advantage.