Junior Business Development Service (BDS) Consultant

Job Description

Title: Junior Business Development Service (BDS) Consultant

Company Name: Truvalu Enterprises Limited

Vacancy: 03

Job Location: Bogura, Dhaka, Gazipur, Rangpur, Dhaka (Savar)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Higher education (Bachelors or Masters) in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Social Science, International Development, Programme Management or related field;

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Duration: Initially up to September 2022 with a possibility of extension based on performance and program requirements
∎ Location: Remote (the candidates need to maintain a regular physical presence with the SMEs in the targeted locations - Dhaka, Savar, Gazipur, Rangpur, and Bogura, etc.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Identify relevant SMEs in the three sectors i.e. Leather Goods, Furniture, and Light Engineering across targeted locations i.e. Dhaka, Savar, Gazipur, Rangpur, and Bogura, etc.
∎ Identify business development services (BDS) needs of the SMEs, particularly in terms of access to finance and access to markets;
∎ Develop detailed business development service delivery plans for each SME;
∎ Deliver business development services to the SMEs as per their need in the following priority areas:
∎ Access to Finance (accounting and bookkeeping, financing readiness - developing SMEs to raise funding e.g. loan/equity/grant, and financing linkage support, etc.);
∎ Access to Markets (access to information, branding and promotion of existing products, acquiring, and keeping new clients, etc.);
∎ Conduct BDS promotional activities to generate awareness among potential SMEs;
∎ Regularly collect and report BDS evaluation data provided by SMEs;
∎ Develop and promote a cost-sharing strategy with the targeted SMEs;
∎ Maintain regular communication with the targeted and potential SMEs;
∎ Develop quarterly, half-yearly, and annual progress reports for the management; and
∎ Coordinate with teams within the company, multiple stakeholders, and partners to discuss activity planning and implementation for better results in the field.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 years of progressive and relevant work experience in the field of business development services (i.e. access to finance and access to markets);
∎ Successful experience in MRM (e.g., surveys and data collection);
∎ Hands-on work experience in delivering enterprise-level advisory/consultancy supports;
∎ Hands-on work experience in conducting management staff training for industries/SMEs;
∎ In-depth knowledge of business trends and expertise in market research and market analysis;
∎ Strong network with relevant market actors;
∎ Capacity to develop effective relationships with various stakeholders, including selected SMEs;
∎ Capacity to facilitate and communicate with different SMEs and stakeholders especially specialized BDS experts.
∎ Experience of working with SMEs in the targeted locations and prioritized sectors is preferred;
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently in a high-stress environment;
∎ Excellent time management skills, resourcefulness, with strong attention to detail;
∎ Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to SMEs, private sector, and entrepreneurship development in the country;
∎ Successful participation in other related development programs/projects;
∎ Ability/experience of serving both women and men clients;
∎ Demonstrated understanding of the socio-economic context of Bangladesh;
∎ Working experience and familiarity with the development efforts of the international development partners, INGOs, and NGOs;
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programs (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
∎ Compelling presentation and influencing skills.

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ Competitive salary package based on competency and experience

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 6 Nov 2021

Company Information:
∎ 28 Oct 2021
∎ Truvalu Enterprises Limited
∎ Business : Truvalu.enterprises Limited is a Netherlands based impact-investment company engaged in developing SMEs through equity investment and advisory services. ICCO Cooperation – the Dutch NGO is the investor, shareholder and implementation partner of Truvalu globally. Through a tailor-made set of investments and business development services, these companies are grown to full business maturity to increase overall social impact. The unique `Co-entrepreneurship` model will strive to improve economic viability of SMEs through technical assistance, training, and the use of financial services.

Category: Marketing/Sales

: Interested applicants are requested to email their updated CV along with a cover letter to [email protected] specifying the job title i.e "Application for the Position of Junior Business Development Service (BDS) Consultant" in the email subject line.

Source: bdjobs.com

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