Job Description
Job Summary
- The Business Development Officer is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with current clients, and supporting the development of strategic partnerships.
- This role involves researching market trends, developing sales strategies, and implementing initiatives that lead to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify potential business opportunities and competitive trends
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual marketing strategies/work plan
- Develop relevant proposals on the company range of services that meet the needs of the company prospective and existing clients
- Seek new businesses from existing clients, as well as identify and source for new clients.
- Initiate business ideas and market the company range of products and services
- Maintain a comprehensive database of the company's present and prospective clients
- Regularly maintain and sustain a corporate appearance at all official duties and functions, and make business presentations on behalf of the company
- Carry out negotiation on all assigned transactions involving the company and ensure that the outcomes of such negotiations are always in favor of the company
- Prepare detailed proposals, tenders, and reports for potential projects or partnerships.
- Lead by example in judicious utilization of company's resources that may be placed at his/her disposal at all times
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in any of the Social/Management Sciences, Humanities, or Science Disciplines
- A Master’s degree in any of the Social Sciences, Humanities, or Science Disciplines and/or professional certification would be an added advantage
- 5-7 years cognate work experience
- Proven experience in Business Development and Corporate Marketing/Sales or a related role
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).