Business Development Assistant- 2 Months at CVPeople Tanzania
Job Overview
Business Development Assistant- 2 Months at CVPeople Tanzania
CVPeople Tanzania | Contract
Business Development Assistant- 2 Months
Remote Job | Posted on 07/23/2024
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Duration: 2 Months (August – September 2024)
Reporting To: Director of Marketing and PR
Purpose:
The Business Development Assistant will support in achieving its business development goals. This includes engaging with potential clients, coordinating follow-ups, managing communications, assisting high-level executives, and supporting the recruitment process for our degree programs. The primary objective is to secure 30 paid candidates by the end of September 2024.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Email Communication:
- Send at least 50 emails per day (250 per week) to potential clients.
- Follow up on emails to ensure responses.
- Ask for referrals and identify suitable candidates for our degree programs.
2. Coordination and Follow-up:
- Coordinate and follow up on communications with potential clients.
- Track responses and update the CRM system accordingly.
- Ensure timely follow-ups to maintain engagement with potential clients.
3. Payment Follow-up:
- Follow up on pending payments with clients.
- Ensure all payments are processed and recorded accurately.
4. Invitation and Nomination Letters:
- Draft and send invitation letters for VISA applications.
- Draft and send nomination letters to potential candidates.
5. Executive Assistance:
- Assist high-level executives with questions related to our degree program
- Provide support in managing inquiries and applications.
6. Application Review:
- Review applications to ensure they meet the criteria for our degree programs.
- Ensure the quality of the applications is maintained.
- Check references and verify information provided in online applications.
Deliverables:
1. Weekly Email Outreach:
- A minimum of 250 emails sent to potential clients each week.
- Weekly report on email outreach, including responses and follow-ups.
2. Payment Tracking:
- Regular updates on payment follow-ups and status.
3. Letters:
- Invitation letters for VISA applications sent as needed.
- Nomination letters sent to potential candidates.
4. Application Review:
- Detailed reviews of applications to ensure they meet program criteria.
- Reference checks and verification of information in online applications.
5. Executive Support:
- Timely assistance provided to executives with program-related inquiries.
Weekly Goals:
Week 1:
- Send 250 emails to potential clients.
- Follow up on at least 50% of the sent emails.
- Draft and send 5 invitation letters for VISA applications.
- Review 10 applications for degree programs, including checking references and verifying online application information.
Week 2:
- Continue email outreach with 250 new emails.
- Follow up on remaining emails from Week 1.
- Send 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.
- Review an additional 10 applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.
Week 3:
- Maintain email outreach with another 250 emails.
- Track and follow up on payments.
- Draft and send 5 more invitation letters for VISA applications.
- Review 10 more applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.
Week 4:
- Keep up email outreach, sending another 250 emails.
- Follow up on all pending communications.
- Send another 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.
- Review 10 additional applications for degree programs, including reference checks and verification.
Week 5:
- Repeat the email outreach with another 250 emails.
- Continue following up on communications and payments.
- Draft and send 5 invitation letters for VISA applications
- Review 10 more applications, including reference checks and verification.
Week 6:
- Maintain the email outreach, sending 250 new emails.
- Ensure follow-ups on all communications
- Send another 5 nomination letters to potential candidates.
- Review 10 additional applications, including reference checks and verification.
Week 7:
- Continue email outreach with 250 new emails.
- Follow up on all pending emails and communications.
- Track and ensure payment processing.
- Review another 10 applications, including reference checks and verification.
Week 8:
- Send the final 250 emails to potential clients.
- Ensure all follow-ups and communications are completed.
- Finalize the review of 10 candidates , including reference checks and verification.
- Prepare and submit a comprehensive report detailing the outreach efforts, responses, applications reviewed, and the number of paid candidates secured.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in business development or sales.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet targets.
- Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.
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