Job Description
Purpose of the Role
- As Business Development Associate you will support the team in strategically sourcing, and consolidating leads to achieve the set revenue targets.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct research to identify new markets; consult with senior management to discuss innovation to existing products and services to meet the market demand.
- As a key member of the team, collaborate with Head BD to execute growth strategies according to business priorities.
- Coordinate appointments, calls, and meetings between senior management and customers for discussing new opportunities and business expansions.
- Prepare sales proposals, and contract agreements; negotiate and close deals.
- Support the head of the unit in organizing, and facilitating stakeholder meetings within and outside the financial industry
- Maintain superior knowledge of products and services
- Build strong relationships with industry professionals, competitors, and vendors
- Respond to questions, engage clients and ensure excellent customer relationships and satisfaction
- Participate in team meetings/learning sessions and contribute valuable ideas
- Accurately update relevant client information in the respective database
- Engage in performance management objectives & key result-setting and execution
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Arts, or any related field.
- 2-4 years Post NYSC sales/business development experience preferably in a consulting firm /training organization.
- Strong initiative and drive for results
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Robust desktop and in-person research, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Energetic, determined, and highly capable disposition.
- Excellent data management and analytical skills
- Excellent Microsoft suite skills - Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 / month.