• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

JOB SUMMARY

• Develops and expands the clientele of the organization by identifying prospective clients, businesses with needs within the company’s service offerings.


• Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders and clients interested in investment and payment solution services.


• Develops interest in investments and payment solution services through brand management, market research, and creating business proposals and conducting presentations with prospective clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops new business, by actively identifying prospective businesses and needs for specific payment services.


• Successfully manages the sales process cycle.


• Presents services to potential clients through direct communication, business meetings, networking events, speaking roles and e-mails.


• Represents the organization at industry events and tradeshows to gain new business leads and creates awareness of product, services and payment solutions.


• Creates and manages client proposals, presentations, contracts, and other documentation.


• Interacts with other departments such as technical, marketing, and accounts team when needed.


• Stays updated with marketing trends, regulations, and issues that may affect the payments solutions industry.


• Partakes in marketing activities and initiatives to increase the company’s visibility in current and expanding markets.


• Generates ideas for new services to increase revenue.


• Maintains professional outlook and conducts promote positive brand image.


• Provides reports and projections for sales revenue to management.


• Develops retention strategies for existing customers and upsell new business opportunities.


• Gathers and develops market intelligence reports on competitors’ services and share for product development.


• Identifies and develops strategic long-term relationships with key stakeholders, corporate and individual clients to develop partnerships.


• Oversees and participates in business meetings with prospective investors and clients and attends business forums.


• Ensures company processes and procedures are followed to ensure timely and quality delivery of services to customers.


• Performs other duties as required by the managing director.

EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited institution.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in business development.


• Excellent business etiquette and follow-up procedures.


• Understanding of sales and marketing techniques.


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3- 5 years proven experience in a similar role.


• Business development experience within an online payment organization is an added advantage.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Persuading and influencing.


• Presenting and communicating information.


• Relating and networking.


• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.


• Analysing.


• Working with people.


• Delivering results and meeting customers’ expectations.


• Writing and Reporting.