• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Development Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

Job Scope

• Developing a growth strategy for the wholesale arm of the business


• Identifying and engaging prospects, following up on business opportunities


• Initiating and maintaining profitable relationships with new/ existing customers


• Introducing new/ existing products to prospective clients


• Negotiating contracts, initiating proposals, and closing deals

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting potential new clients and convert into increased business


• Designing and implementing a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base


• Meeting with potential customers by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.


• Identifying potential customers and the decision-makers within the client organization and setting up meetings with the decision-makers.


• Negotiating and advising on pricing for customer requests.


• Presenting new products and other services/partnerships for schools, building new and enhancing existing relationships.


• Work with the Procurement and Store teams to ensure customer orders are met.


• Follow up with customers on orders delivered to ensure satisfaction.


• Attend industry functions, such as exhibitions, conferences, school fun fair, inter-house sports activities, and workshops, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.


• Present to and consult with the senior management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.


• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.


• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, you will identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.


• Submission of weekly progress reports and ensuring all data reported are accurate.


• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system.


• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet set targets.


• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competitors’ status


• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with customers and understanding their needs.


• Recording sales information and maintaining customers’ records and database

Requirements

• BSc / MSc in relevant fields


• Minimum of 2 years experience in Business Development.


• In-depth knowledge of the industry and current trends (Market Knowledge)


• Excellent social skills


• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines


• Must have attention to detail and be numerically sound


• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Salary and Benefits

• N120,000 monthly.


• Leave Allowance


• HMO


• Group Life Assurance.