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Marketing & Business Development Department Manager

Bless Agri Foods Laboratory Services PLC

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Business

Marketing Management

Legetafo

8 years - 10 years

1 Position

2025-06-28

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2025-07-08

Required Skills

plan marketing strategy

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Fields of study

Marketing

Food Science

Economics

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Job Description

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Job Title: Marketing & Business Development Department Manager 

Location: Legetafo, Oromia, Ethiopia

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Basic Functions

A Marketing Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's growth by identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and ensuring the laboratory's services meet industry demands. He/She is tasked with expanding the company's footprint in the food, beverage & agriculture sector. This involves strategic planning, market analysis, client acquisition, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure the company's offerings align with market demands. The following is a comprehensive job description for this position:

Duties &  Responsibilities:

Market Research and Analysis:

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, emerging needs, and potential clients in the food, beverage & agriculture industry.

  • Analyze competitors to understand their service offerings and positioning.

  • Close follow-up on updated local & International standards related to company business

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

  • Identify new markets and service opportunities to drive growth.

Client Acquisition and Relationship Management:

  • Identify and engage potential clients, including food manufacturers, processors, and retailers.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

  • Present and promote the company's services to clients, addressing their specific needs and concerns.

Proposal Development and Negotiation:

  • Prepare tailored proposals and quotations for clients.

  • Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business.

Collaboration with Internal Teams:

  • Work closely with departments to ensure services meet client expectations and industry standards.

  • Provide feedback from clients to inform service improvements and new service development.

Networking and Representation:

  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote services and identify business opportunities.

  • Develop partnerships with industry associations and stakeholders.

Reporting and Performance Tracking:

  • Maintain records of business development & marketing activities, client interactions, and sales performance.

  • Prepare regular reports for senior management on business development progress and outcomes.

  • Promotion & Advertisement

  • Promote company services to potential customer

  • Follow-up, arrange & participate on relevant exhibition

  • Promotes company services using digital marketing( Social Medea)

  • Execute additional activities per direction given from his supervisor as relevant

Job Requirements

Education:

  • MSc/MA/MBA or BSc/BA in Economics, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field.

Experience:

  • 8/10 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or marketing of which 3 year in a managerial position.

  • Skills and Competencies:

How to Apply

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirement are invited to apply by submitting their application letter, CV and supporting documents through email jobs@blesslaboratory.com within 10 days mentioning the position in the subject line. For more information contact through Telephone No. +251116679905\+251116679231

Fields Of Study

Marketing

Food Science

Economics

Skills Required

plan marketing strategy

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