Job Description
Summary: The business development executive is responsible for identifying and pursuing new leads for the growth the business.
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement new business opportunities and partnerships for the portfolio, this includes searching for, and making first contact with new prospective businesses.
- Perform industry and company research including quantitative and qualitative analysis. Identify key industry trends, competitive factors, and target companies within favored business segments.
- Meet and exceed your sales goals through prospecting, qualifying, managing, closing new sales opportunities, and leading contract negotiations
- Identify, prioritize, and track progress towards key account metrics and annual quota
- Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers to guarantee retention
- Draft and pitch proposals/presentations to potential clients.
Requirements
- B.Sc. Business, Marketing or any related field
- Minimum of 4 years post NYSC experience in Sales, Marketing and Business Development, preferably in the logistics industry
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Excellent negotiation, consultative sales and customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written