Associate Manager - Business Development

Job Description

Acquiring new clients through focused research and a consultative approach. The role requires continuous relationship management of the acquired client. Managing existing Brickwork Ratings (BWR) relationships and focusing on additional mandates for credit ratings, grading services, and various risk & advisory mandates. Meeting key decision makers, decision influencers, and other senior officials to increase the visibility of Brickwork Ratings (BWR) which is a boutique advisory firm offering services and solutions in risk management, research, analytics, investment management, infrastructure advisory, and skill development. Meeting corporate clients at various levels including Finance teams, Treasurer, and CFO, as well as meeting bankers at various levels in head office and branches Constant updates on market developments across the portfolio of clients, competition, regulations, and best industry practices. Ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets are met. Timely updating of client pipeline reports, call reports, and client calls. Enhancement of the Company s social media presence. Constant client engagement by facilitating interviews, vodcasts, symposiums, etc. in collaboration with the Social Media team Ensuring timely invoicing and ensuring prompt client payments. Competency / Skills: Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills Marketing & Sales skills including negotiation & persuasion skills Research & Strategy - strong research and strategic analysis skills to benchmark the competition and keep the company ahead of it. Business Intelligence - Knowledge about products and services of the financial services sector especially of a credit rating agency is essential. Good insights about the competition with the required leverage to surpass them. Organizational and People Skills Computer Skills: Decent competency in working with Microsoft Office, Excel in particular, and working knowledge of CRM software.