Job Title: Business Development
Associate
Organization: Voxiva, Inc.
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FT Regular
Job Description:
Voxiva, Inc. (www.voxiva.com) is a leading global service provider of mobile
centric information solutions that combine the reach and ubiquity of the
mobile phone with an internet based platform to strengthen public health and
safety systems. Were currently seeking a dynamic BD Associate to join the
Global Business Development team to expand its sales efforts in the
international development & health sectors. The candidate will be
responsible for supporting various aspects of business development, sales
and account management with a strong focus on proposal development. Working
closely with the EVP of Health and Development solutions to drive revenues,
the Associate will help qualify and develop business opportunities into new
contracts as well as work with current customers to grow existing accounts.
This is a demanding and exciting role requiring a creative individual with
highly developed communication skills looking to expand their experience in
proposal development and strategic business planning to help ensure
Voxivas
position as a global leader in ICT solutions for health.
Specific responsibilities include:
Help identify and develop sales and funding opportunities within the
donor
world of bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies, NGOs and foundations.
Research, develop, write, edit, and produce new business proposals and
concept papers.
Assist with program design, cost proposal and budget preparation.
Act as project manager for assigned proposals and support other aspects
of
proposal development by working with headquarters and field staff assuming
primary responsibility for the timely completion and submission of
proposals.
Analyze assigned proposals and bids to determine the most effective
strategies in coordination with business development leadership.
Participate in pricing meetings; provide background and strategy
information.
Represent Voxiva at external meetings of partners, donors and other
agencies.
Assist as liaison and participate in negotiations with partner
organizations, including donors and international development NGOs.
Help update content of business development informational infrastructure
(library, standard proposals, proposal databases, presentation document
slides, attachments, and other source documents); coordinate with other
departments, as assigned, to ensure accuracy of business information.
Manage multiple projects within deadlines and with sensitivity to working
in a collaborative team environment.
Work with EVP of Public Sector and Health Solutions to carry out other
duties as needed.
Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree acceptable with applicable experience.
Outstanding written communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, presentation and
public speaking skills; proven diplomatic and negotiation skills a plus.
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills; ability to deliver
quality products on tight deadlines.
Strong quantitative skills, advanced Power Point and Excel experience and
comfort working with and developing complicated budgets.
Ability to work independently yet dependable team player.
Foreign language skills - Spanish or French preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail resume, salary requirements and
references to careers@voxiva.net. Please include BD Associate in subject
header. Please, no phone calls.
Organization Web Site: www.voxiva.com
Email replies to: careers@voxiva.net