• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Development Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

Key Performance Areas:

Effective management of sales and marketing in the region in compliance with G4S business strategy:

• Development of sales strategy specific to the region, through analysis of the region’s business profile, products and services available / required, existing customer base, resources and competitors.


• Identification of potential new business opportunities through consultation and cooperation with operational management, planned prospecting, leads, cold calling, tender notices.


• Arrange and conduct meetings with new and existing business prospects, in conjunction with operational management where appropriate, to market G4S integrated security solutions.


• Conduct / arrange site surveys to identify risks and develop appropriate solution to meet customer needs.


• Prepare and submit sales proposals / tenders to prospective customers. Where necessary, prepare and conduct sales presentation.


• In consultation with the Head of Sales, MD and Head of Finance, ensure that annual contract escalations of existing customers are finalised.

Effective performance of Sales and Marketing administrative functions:

• Finalise contract documentation (Service Agreement, Letter of Intent) as per standard terms and conditions, with any variation approved by Regional Office.


• Preparation and submission of Contract Schedule to appropriate departments for processing.


• Ensure that a customer file is maintained, containing a signed copy of the contract, contract schedule, as well as any other relevant documentation.


• Ensure that Head Office is provided with copies of all signed contracts.


• Ensure that the contract status report is updated on a monthly basis.


• Ensure that the ERP system is constantly updated with all required information on new and existing customers.


• Where required by the Head of Sales, coordinate Public Relations activities, Company sponsored events, and the control and distribution of corporate gifts.

Effective reporting on regional Sales and Marketing activities:

• Preparation and submission of monthly report to Head of Sales and MD


• Provide Head of Finance with accurate information on new and lost business as required.


• Advise management of sales activities, competitors and customer needs.

Person Specification

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:

• A University Degree in Marketing, or any strategic Business Development relevant course with 2 years work experience.


• Extensive experience in a similar role with a proven track record of sales and business development initiatives in a service orientated, FMCG or logistics industry


• Knowledge and sales of Electronic Security Services (ESS) will be an added advantage


• Knowledge of Sales and Business Development Policy and procedures


• Knowledge of Integrated Security Solutions


• Knowledge of the country market / sector


• Computer literacy

Personal Attributes:

• Delivering strategy


• Collaborating and Co-operating


• Relationship Building


• Awareness of Market Environment


• Excellent negotiation and communications (written and verbal) skills


• Persuasiveness/Sales Ability


• Customer Thinking.

Salary

N2,160,000 - N2,400,000 annually.