Job Description
Job Summary
- The Senior Government Liaison & Sales Execution Officer is responsible for actively driving identified IT project opportunities within government ministries, agencies, and parastatals towards successful approval and award.
- This role focuses on building relationships, following up on pending cases, and ensuring smooth execution of government procurement processes.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of government operations, public-sector procurement, and the ability to engage with key stakeholders to push project approvals forward.
Key Responsibilities
Driving IT Project Approvals & Awards:
- Take ownership of identified IT project opportunities and ensure they progress through the necessary government channels.
- Engage with decision-makers, procurement officers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth approval process.
- Work closely with the internal sales and technical teams to provide any required information or documentation for project finalization.
- Identify and address bottlenecks in project approvals by leveraging relationships and strategic problem-solving.
Follow-Ups & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Maintain consistent follow-ups with government agencies and decision-makers to keep project approvals on track.
- Schedule and attend meetings with key stakeholders, ensuring that necessary discussions take place for project progress.
- Provide regular updates to the internal leadership team on project statuses, challenges, and next steps.
- Represent the company at industry events, public-sector meetings, and networking sessions.
Strategic Influence & Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, procurement officers, and regulatory bodies.
- Position the company as a trusted IT solutions provider within government agencies.
- Engage with multiple government departments to explore potential collaborations and future project opportunities.
- Monitor government policies and procurement trends to identify new business opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in government sales, liaison, business development, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian government procurement processes and public-sector operations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with senior government officials.
- Proven ability to track and follow up on project approvals to ensure timely execution.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing government interactions.
- Proficiency in preparing presentations, reports, and business proposals for government stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, driving results without direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in IT-related government projects or public-sector technology initiatives.
- A strong network within government agencies in Abuja.
- Familiarity with public procurement policies and e-Government initiatives. Compensation:
- Performance-Based Incentives: Additional bonuses or commissions tied to successful project acquisitions and performance metrics.