Business Development Specialist

About the Role

The Business Development Specialist role is a product-oriented role, reporting to the Business Unit Head. The role is in charge of general management, end-to-end strategy, and execution of all activities related to the business development of the products in scope.

• Sales - ensures overall sales targets of the products are met.
• Profitability - ensures overall profitability of the products are met.
• Demand Generation - strategizes and executes demand generating activities, including but not limited to: listing/expansion, trade marketing, promotions, above-the-line marketing, digital marketing, all based on consumer insights and spotting of opportunities
• Healthy Stock Level - ensures that stock levels of all SKUs of the products are healthy by working closely with the supply chain department.
• Returns Management - ensures that returns are managed to a healthy level by ensuring healthy stock levels, products are distributed to the right stores, stocks are managed well.
• Budget Management - ensures that activities are executed within agreed budget
• Supplier/Principal management - ensures a healthy and mutually beneficial relationship between the principal/s and Linkage through regular and timely communication, reporting, and presentation
• Reporting/Presentation/Stakeholder Management - ensures all relevant stakeholders are informed, consulted, and involved in all major developments of the brand. This includes regular business reviews and analysis of performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply / 2–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret market data
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems