Business Development Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is a Nigeria leading brand agency. They specialise on branding, corporate & marketing, investor relations, media & advertising. .

As an employee at our client’s company,  you are expected to be competent, innovative and reliable, bringing our core competencies to life. You would be joining a highly motivated team of well-trained employees who use all their experience and expertise to sustainably improve processes for customers If you are ready to set new benchmarks and reach new horizons, we look forward to receiving your application.

 

 

Job Description

  • Be the driver of the company’s business growth
  • Achieve bi-annual revenue goals and business targets by leading and executing full sales cycles – including prospecting, development/management and contract execution for new and existing accounts
  • Increase our market presence
  • Sell all our service offerings to potential clients
  • Design business development strategies and oversee its execution
  • Drive and organise our company representation at tradeshows, industrial exhibitions and conferences
  • Drive increased sales from existing and newly signed clients
  • Upon signing of a new client, work with appropriate departments to pitch other business opportunities and service offerings.
  • Build upon client contacts and relationships and proactively gain understanding of the client’s business opportunities
  • Lead, plan and coordinate all client-focused activities to ensure successful close
  • Keep well informed on industry changes, and continually works to improve sales techniques and sales knowledge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

Needed Skills:

  • Experience developing a sales strategy, including the techniques and tactics based on customer feedback and market environment
  • Interest or Familiarity of ISO Standards, and Audit and Certification requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, especially executive.
  • Avid learner with an ability to be supervised minimally
  • Proven track record of growing revenue base and exceeding quotas.
  • Self-starter who can work independently with minimum supervision & take the initiative
  • Ability to think & act outside the box to close revenue opportunities.
  • Comfortable in a fast paced every changing environment with ambiguity.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
  • Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize various work streams simultaneously
  • Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers, senior leadership and all levels of the organization, with a positive and professional image
  • Need to reside on the island or within very close proximity to the Island (Yaba or Surulere)

Additional Information

THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDES:

  • Competitive Remuneration

The suitable candidate should reside on the Island or close proximity to Lekki Phase I.

The Deadline for submission is November 15, 2023. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.