Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist for East Jerusalem

Objectives

Chemonics is seeking a Business Development Specialist in East Jerusalem. The Consultant will help one of BREB’s beneficiaries to expand into the non-kosher market with diverse structures and business dynamics.

Responsibilities:

The Business Development expert is responsible for the following principal services and responsibilities:  

1. Company Overview
   • Conduct meetings to understand Company’s products, prices, and targeted clients.
2. Lead Generation and Client Acquisition

• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in targeted sectors, including restaurant owners, supermarket managers, and food factory operators.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, from initial contact to closing deals.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to secure favorable deals.

3. Order Management

• Facilitate the placement of orders from clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with the factory to ensure that orders are processed and prepared in a timely manner.

4. Logistics Management

• Oversee the delivery plans to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products from the factory to the clients.
• Arrange and optimize delivery schedules with the factory.
• Address any logistical issues that arise during the transportation process to minimize disruptions and delays.

5. Customer Follow-Up and Support

• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure their needs are met and to gather feedback on product satisfaction.
• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues promptly and effectively.
• Develop strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Identify key opportunities to meet client needs by analyzing customer feedback, purchasing patterns, and competitive offerings.

Deliverables:

• Implementation Plan: prepare a comprehensive work plan outlining all activities to be carried out each month.
• Monthly Progress report that includes Lead Identification, Lead Communication, Contracts, and Orders.

Level of Effort and Period of Performance

• This short-term technical assistant (STTA) is for 60 days of level of efforts (LOE) over a period of 6 Months.
• The consultant is expected to work part-time.
• The location of this assignment will be in Israel.
• Specific responsibilities and deliverables will be shared with short-listed candidates.

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Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Proven experience in business development, preferably in the agribusiness or food industry.
2. In-depth knowledge of the Israeli market and its relevant sectors.
3. Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
4. Expertise in order management and logistics coordination.
5. Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Instructions 

To apply, please complete the form linked below no later by July 01, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only finalists will be contacted. 

BREB Smartsheet link

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