Position Title: Sr. Business Development Specialist (BDS)
Employer: GeezJobs (Recruitment Department)
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Abeba - Ethiopia
Salary: Attractive Salary
Posted date: 1 month ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Summary
On behalf of our client, a well-established law firm with over 20 years of experience handling corporate cases and working with foreign investors, GeezJobs Recruitment Department is seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist to support the firm’s growth and strategic market positioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute target market strategies to expand the firm’s corporate client base
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities
- Lead business development initiatives and client acquisition strategies
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and institutional partners
- Represent the firm in professional events, conferences, and networking platforms
- Manage relationships with rating agencies and industry bodies
- Prepare high-quality proposals, bids, and tender documents
- Conduct market studies to support strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with internal teams to align business development with legal services
- Monitor market trends and recommend growth strategies
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A Master of Laws (LLM) is required
- Senior-level (5-10 years) experience in business development, preferably in legal or corporate environments
- Strong understanding of corporate market dynamics and professional services
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills
- Proven experience in proposal writing and bid management
- Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
- Analytical, strategic thinker with strong research capabilities
- Professional, confident, and results-driven
