The Business Development Associate is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with potential clients, supporting the development of strategic plans to achieve growth targets to support the HR outsourcing in Qatar and potentially other locations. You will also be responsible for implementing marketing strategies, conducting market research, and managing marketing campaigns and group events, monitor their performance, and provide recommendations for improvement. You will work closely with the pricing and contracts team to develop marketing materials, create targeted campaigns, and analyse market trends to increase market share for the HROQ business. Additionally, you will support the bid process by identifying bid opportunities and supporting he submission and bid management. Customer Relations: Increased business winning based on expansion of network. Sales Growth Rate : Increased Sales Growth Rate on a quarterly and annual basis and generation of new business. Revenue Generation : Revenue generated through business development efforts, including sales from new clients, upselling existing clients, and any other revenue streams. Win and conversion rate (Effectiveness and Satisfaction) : Improved win rate and conversion of leads into contracts. Percentage of leads that convert into paying customers. Customer Satisfaction : Improved customer satisfaction rate including responsiveness and alignment with proposal quality and effectiveness. Pipeline Value : The total value of all opportunities in the sales funnel. BSL Group Events: improved management of BSL group events and outcome for new business opportunities. Development Metrics : Personal growth and skill development, including the number of industry-related webinars attended, certifications earned, or new skills acquired. Innovation Metrics : The number of innovative proposals submitted or successful pilot projects.Requirements Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field Experience in business development, marketing and research, or sales, preferably in a B2B environment Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills Good analytical skills, ability to interpret data and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and target-driven environment Good organizational and time management skills Ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of industry best practices and current marketing trends Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneouslyDeep understanding of market dynamics and consumer behaviourBenefitsSalary commensurate with experience and qualification, not a constraint for the right person.