Business Development Manager – Ridgeland, MS

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track cash flow
• Lead financial planning
• Analyze the company’s strengths and weaknesses, proposing corrective actions when necessary
• Perform quality assurance, cost-benefit analysis, and financial forecasting
• Schedule land closings and bank loans
• Coordinate with investors on a regular basis to keep them informed
• Prepare and schedule important deadlines
• Setup bank meetings
• Drive projects and take initiative
• Seeking new business opportunities and expanding the company’s market share and revenue
• Recruiting, managing, and mentoring the development team and other staff
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients
• Develop networks towards sourcing for new clients
• Liaise with members of staff to ensure top level client experience in all cases of client interactions from follow up to delivery and needs assessment
• Meet time lines on all aspect of pre development from land closing to financing.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and monitor business development initiatives
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or related field
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure profitable deals with clients
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth
• Knowledge of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
• Proficiency in customer relationship management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Job Type: Full-time

*Ability to commute/relocate: Ridgeland, MS 39157: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to Travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person