• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales and Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and driving revenue growth for the company.


• The ideal candidate must have solid, proven experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition, and be able to work with minimal supervision to meet set targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and pursue new business opportunities within the security services industry.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.


• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and quotations to prospective clients.


• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor activities.


• Meet and exceed set sales and business development targets.


• Represent the company at meetings, networking events, and industry functions.


• Negotiate contracts and service agreements in line with company policy.


• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, leads, and sales pipelines.


• Collaborate with operations and management to ensure client requirements are met.


• Provide regular reports on business development activities and performance.


• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors or management.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum of 2 years' solid experience in business development, sales, or a related role (mandatory).


• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales/business targets.


• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Strong networking and relationship-management skills.


• Self-driven, target-oriented, and able to work independently.

Skills & Competencies:

• Business development and sales strategy


• Client relationship management


• Negotiation and persuasion


• Market research and analysis


• Proposal and presentation development


• Communication and interpersonal skills


• Time management


• Confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives


• Pension contribution in line with statutory requirements


• Health and safety support


• Continuous training and career development opportunities


• Paid leave in accordance with company policy


• Performance-based career growth opportunities.