Job Summary
The Business Development Associate supports IECC's growth by identifying opportunities, supporting proposal development, managing the sales pipeline, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners.
Job Description
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients, sectors, and partnership opportunities.
- Map funding calls, grants, and consortium opportunities aligned with IECC focus areas.
- Prepare briefs and background research to support business case development.
- Support preparation of technical and financial proposals.
- Draft presentations, pitch decks, and sales materials.
- Track proposal submissions and follow-ups.
- Maintain CRM and sales pipeline records.
- Support preparation of quotations and commercial offers.
- Assist in client meetings and prepare meeting minutes and follow-ups.
- Coordinate with internal technical teams to clarify client requirements.
- Support onboarding of new partners and clients.
- Monitor client satisfaction and gather feedback.
- Support outreach to industry, research centers, and ecosystem partners.
- Help organize partnership meetings and networking events.
- Assist in promoting IECC services to NU faculty and research centers.
- Prepare weekly pipeline and opportunity reports.
- Track KPIs related to leads, proposals, and partnerships.
- Support ROI tracking for BD activities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Innovation Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 0–3 years of experience in business development, consulting, startups, innovation, or related fields.
- Excellent command of English Language.
- Familiarity with grant writing, funding proposals, and investment negotiations.
- Familiarity with proposal writing, CRM tools
- Strong persuasive communication and storytelling skills for pitching business opportunities.
- Excellent Negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent planning, organizing, follow-up discipline, and work management.
- Strong network-building skills with research institutions and tech providers.
- Basic Knowledge or Exposure to deep-tech sectors such as AI, IoT, biotech, renewable energy, or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of industry trends in Egypt, MENA, and global markets.
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop actionable plans.
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