Demonstrated record of building and sustaining strong working relationships with a range of senior management people.
High interpersonal and communications skills; excellent presentation skills.
Excellent English communication skills (written and oral).
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment.
Analytical with strategic thinking orientation.
Detail oriented, quick learner and adaptive, innovative and have the ability to meet schedules in a high pressure environment.
Does not rely on simply delegating work with subordinates, but provides hands-on involvement with work and proper mentorship of staff.
Work Experience Background:
At least 10 years of working experience in Business Development with at least 4 years in managerial position.
Exposure in a professional services organization is highly preferably.
Proven proficiency in performing Macroeconomic analysis and Market research.
Proven experience in conducting Sector/Industry analysis.
Demonstrated experience in Competitor analysis.
Working knowledge in Business Operations analysis.
Proven proficiency in Business planning.
Reasonable experience in actual client/business pursuits.
Proven ability to see business development projects successfully (from inception to completion).
Demonstrated motivational leadership of teams and business stakeholders.
Reasonable experience in Knowledge Management functioning as a referral point or help desk on information (e.g., knowledge platform/tools, subject matters, professional service methodologies, quality management systems).
Familiar with managing alliances with technology vendors and other third parties.