Business Development

Talking about the Business Development, it is  something to do with the marketing or sales kind of works.

Do you think we need to go to school with a Degree or MBA to excel as a Business Development Officer/Engineer/Executive???  I don' think so.

In my humble opinion, to be successful as a Business Development Officer , you need a character.  A character that love to meet up with people, a good listener, must be very patient and ability to communicate with all levels of people.

What else..... hmmmmm another thing you are not bound to the working hours.  As a Business development guy you time should be flexible to meet the potential and existing client. The client will set the time that you need to follow. Then, remember to be punctual and on time. Not the usual thing when not making it on time people will say " I am on the way"....

To secure a contract or to received a Purchase order it is not a one time deal that you meet the potential client. You must visit them at a regular interval and continuously keeping in touch whether there is a contract or the purchase order.

So, it is painstaking but can be a rewarding career for those with the character that I had mentioned. You know yourself better what profession you should to choose. Adios!!!!

One last advice, no business is secure through in a formal way. In many occasion, it is someone that you know as a friend or a business network.