KITE Search is currently working with a leading International Design Consultancy who have a strong footprint across Asia. They are well respected globally and are well known for their design excellence and catalog of award winning projects. With expansion plans in place well into 2022 we are looking to identify an expert Senior Business Development Manager to oversee the Southern China team.
As leader of the function will work closely with the business leaders to develop and execute the overall strategy. This is a client facing role that will see you demonstrating strong capabilities to develop and build up business.
Responsibilities
- Bring in leads resulting in successful contracts with prospective clients
- Develop, build and maintain client relationships with local and international businesses in China
- Coordinate the production of appropriate marketing materials for these potential clients
- Keep written records of all client contacts and progress of leads
- Focus is Greater China with some International business also
- Coordinate with the Marketing team and corporate offices globally working with clients globally when necessary.
- Coordinate signing of contracts and oversee drafting of contracts, particularly discussion of scope of work and payment terms
Position Requirements:
- Extensive experience leading and driving proposals in a professional services firm, ideally in the architecture, design or engineering industries
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate and negotiate different personalities and competing priorities
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience
- Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-player attitude
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and be decisive
- Ability to handle stressful situations under demanding conditions in a time-sensitive environment
- Willing and able to work overtime and travel within China
- Proficient in both spoken and written English
On offer is an excellent salary package and the chance to work on some interesting projects across Asia. Please "apply here" or send your CV in word / portfolio in PDF form to
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