Business Development Officer - Aba - DAYTONA

Description

Business Development Support Officer (BDSP)

The BDSP Officer plays a crucial role in managing and delivering business development support services to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the fashion cluster.

This position involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance the growth and sustainability of MSMEs, managing business development providers, and fostering market access. The officer will facilitate financial resource opportunities for MSMEs, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored business development strategies to support MSMEs within the fashion cluster, focusing on growth and sustainability.
• Identify key growth areas, expansion opportunities, and market access initiatives for MSMEs.
• BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH MSMEs, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CLUSTER PARTICIPANTS, AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS.
• Understand the needs of MSMEs and provide tailored business development solutions to help them achieve their growth objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure MSME sustainable growth.
• FACILITATE MARKET ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MSMEs BY IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL BUYERS, MARKETS, AND DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS.
• SUPPORT MSMEs IN LEAD GENERATION, NETWORKING, AND ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS WITH INDUSTRY PLAYERS.
• Guide MSMEs through the sales process, providing mentorship and support to help them meet or exceed business growth targets.
• COORDINATE WITH INTERNAL TEAMS TO EXECUTE PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER MSME GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in business development, market access, or similar roles, ideally within MSME support programs or the NGO sector.
• Strong understanding of business development principles, market access strategies, and financial inclusion practices.
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, WITH THE ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for empowering MSMEs through economic development initiatives.