Business Development Assistant Manager

About the role

The Business Development Assistant Manager will support the expansion of client relationships, identify new market opportunities in smart cities and ICT/Digitization, and assist in the preparation of bids and business cases within the telecom sector.

Key responsibilities

• Document and initiate business relationships with public and private sector experts.
• Identify and analyse mega‑prospect projects, reporting findings on smart cities and ICT opportunities.
• Manage consultative sales activities for medium‑to‑low return clients and maintain partnership rapport.
• Gather resources to support sales bids and provide initial market studies.
• Conduct market research, deliver insights on emerging trends, and help develop new ICT/Digitization concepts and value propositions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in VC/Incubator within the telecommunications industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration.
• Certifications: Strategic Management Professional (SMP), Marketing certification, Strategic Planning Professional (SPP).
• Senior‑level professional with a strong business development background.

Required skills

• Business acumen.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Project management expertise.