• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with BD Manager to achieve revenue goals


• Participate in industry forums, client discussions, and conferences as a representative of the organization


• Interface with customers via phone and e-mail to identify areas of opportunity and provide customers with marketing collateral to further develop their interest.


• Maintain all relevant contact information and record all correspondence for appropriate actions in CRM tools (Salesforce, Action Plans)


• Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage team members to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities from initiation to completion


• Prepare presentation slides and conduct sales presentations to client (internal and external)


• Determine cross-selling opportunities of PAGES’s products and solutions to internal, existing and potential customers


• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships in order to generate high volume of prospective clients


• Respond to client queries regarding PAGES’s products and services in a timely fashion


• Supply management with reports on customer needs, challenges, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services


• Develop and review business proposals for new and existing customers


• Participate in tender review documentation process, bid management and review of contracts from clients


• Assist Business Development Manager in preparation of budget for the department and management meetings


• Ensure all documentation (permits, company registration documents, project documents) are always updated.

Qualifcation:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science/Social Science or Engineering degree in or related field from an accredited university. Professional Qualification:


• Possession of additional professional qualifications will be an advantage Experience


• 5 years post NYSC experience in business development/sales role. Previous experience in process industry/instrumentation/ Oil and Gas Industry, Food and Beverage industry

Functional/ Technical

• Experience in bid management, tendering and project costing principles


• Good understanding of business and product development cycle, leading practices, techniques and methodologies


• Market/competitive analysis and research techniques


• Project Management


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Top-notch analytical skills — Must have an eye for detail!


• The ability to travel to meet clients, attend conferences and research new markets as needed