Business Development Analyst - COOi Studios

SUMMARY:

About Us:

Brief Job Description:

POSITION INFO:

• Market Analysis and Business Development

• Conduct basic market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, target industries, and new business opportunities aligned with COOi Studios service offering
  
  
• Assist with drafting development strategies and market entry plans
  
  
• Attend conferences, forums, and networking events to learn and raise COOi Studios profile
  
  
• Coordinate internal logistics for business development activities under the guidance of the project manager

• Sales Management and Proposal Development

• Follow up on leads, qualify prospects, and support them through the sales process with supervision
  
  
• Prepare customisable, visually compelling pitch decks, proposals, and quotations in collaboration with the senior analyst
  
  
• Maintain accurate documentation in the CRM and update internal tracking systems

• Client and Partner Engagement

• Support client relationship building by scheduling meetings, taking notes, and assisting with onboarding
  
  
• Assist in post-engagement follow-ups and performance reviews to gather feedback and drive client satisfaction

• Project Governance and Delivery Support

• Participate in project planning sessions and governance check-ins to track milestones and flag risks
  
  
• Assist with creating reports and templates to support business and client delivery alignment

• Team Development and Upskilling

• Participate in internal team training and contribute to sessions by sharing updates on leads, market research, or partner activity
  
  
• Support onboarding of Professionals in Training or junior colleagues by offering guidance on tasks such as research, CRM entries, or proposal formatting

• Partnerships and Ecosystem Engagement

• Assist in managing and updating records for key ecosystem partners (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, ESD Partners)
  
  
• Support the planning and execution of joint partnership initiatives, such as webinars, pilot projects, or events

• Brand Visibility and Recognition

• Assist in the preparation of submissions for industry awards, conferences, and thought leadership articles
  
  
• Coordinate with the marketing team to provide content and research to support COOi Studios branding and visibility efforts

• Team Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with junior Professionals in Training and support staff to quality-check research documents and CRM updates
  
  
• Ensure that all business development activities are well-documented and aligned to COOi Studios brand and methodologies

• Sales Skills and Stakeholder Management as this is a client-facing role

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field
• 1–2 years’ experience in a Business Development, Market  Research, or Sales Support environment
• Strong writing, communication, and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) is a plus
• Interest in consulting, innovation, and market-based solutions

Benefits:

• Medical Aid 
• Retirement Annuity
• Funeral Cover 
• Work Life-Balance: 4-Day Week
• 2 x 1 week vacation blocks per year + Unlimited Leave
• Annual bonus
• Skills Incentive Programme 
• Individualised Learning and Development Budget
• Complimentary Snack Bar