Business development jobs in Nepal: the role, the skills and the path
What a business development officer does in Nepal's audit firms, agencies, IT and service companies, how it differs from sales, the skills needed and how to grow.
3 October 20263 min read
Business development officers find new opportunities for a company: new clients, partners and markets. Audit firms, digital agencies, IT companies, consultancies, schools and service businesses in Nepal hire them. The job sits between sales, marketing and strategy.
What does a business development officer do?
Researches potential clients, partners and markets.
Reaches out by email, phone, LinkedIn and meetings.
Understands each client's needs and prepares proposals.
Negotiates terms and follows up until a deal is signed.
Builds long-term relationships with key clients.
Reports the pipeline and results to management.
Business development vs sales
Sales usually sells existing products to customers. Business development opens new doors: new client types, partnerships, tenders and markets. In small companies, one person often does both.