Learn the fundamentals of business development and become a star business developer with this deck. Topics include securing media coverage, knowing the competitive landscape, and closing deals. Slides from The Business of Business Development, a class taught by BzzAgent CEO, Dave Balter, at Boston's Intelligent.ly campus.
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Sales is SELLING. Making someone buy your widget, service or idea.The skills of a great salesperson? Finding the budget, selling the idea and being a closer.Business Development is the process of creating partnerships that generate long-term value. Successful business development may not lead to immediate revenue – instead it may foster co-marketing, create a new distribution channel or solve a critical production issue. TThe skills of a great business development executive? Research, problem solving, analysis, and the ability to craft win-win scenarios for the long term.
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Identify and Explore ValueFoster the Relationship & Develop the OpportunityMove to Execution(Making it Work – not for this class)
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Map the Org (influencers, decision makers, vocal insiders)Pair the PlayersDo the Work (For Them)Set KPIs(high level, not details)
Map the Org (influencers, decision makers, vocal insiders)Pair the PlayersDo the Work (For Them)Set KPIs(high level, not details)