• Application Deadline: Wed, 6 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Development Lead


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lagos Island


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Description

Provides leadership oversight on Business Development. Key deliverables also includes:

• Conduct marketing research and survey of industries to identify their current energy utilization and prospective gas utilization requirements


• Identifying and researching commercial opportunities in the Area


• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for the Area.


• Provide advice on market positioning, communications and other marketing issues.


• Activate marketing efforts with the most effective methods and tools


• Develop and nurture long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• Keep abreast of emerging local business trends and share best practices knowledge and insights


• Find new customers by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets.


• Continuous communication and engagement with customers to understand their gas needs and work with the Business Development (BD) Adviser to address the needs.


• Responsible for facilitating the completion of new customer questionnaires.


• Present market capabilities and operations to potential customers. Monitor competition by supporting the gathering current market-place information on pricing, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.


• Keep Business Development (BD) Adviser updated by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.


• Facilitate sales development by mapping potential opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of data analysis and market research


• Excellent People skills, self-motivated and driven


• Demonstrated experience as a sales or marketing consultant or similar role


• In-depth knowledge of marketing principles and best practices


• Capacity to effectively and creatively write proposals and reports


• Ability to think strategically and analytically.


• Proficient in MS Office/Working knowledge of IT and marketing software


• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Outcome oriented and results focused.


• Strong Personality Integrity.