• Application Deadline: Mon, 6 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Development Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

PRIMARY GOAL:

To drive growth and expansion opportunities for the company by identifying, pursuing, and capitalizing on new opportunities to increase revenue, market share, and profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:·

•  Conducting market research to identify potential business opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscapes.


• Analyzing data to develop insights and strategies for business growth.


• Generating leads through various channels such as networking, referrals, cold calling, and digital marketing efforts.


• Identifying and qualifying prospects to build a robust pipeline of potential clients.


• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key stakeholders as well as understanding their needs, concerns, and objectives to tailor solutions and services accordingly.


• Articulating the value proposition of the company’s products or services and addressing the client's requirements.


• Negotiating terms, contracts, and agreements with clients to secure new business opportunities as well as closing deals and finalizing contracts in alignment with company goals and objectives.


• Developing strategic plans and initiatives to drive business growth and achieve revenue targets.


• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop marketing materials, campaigns, and initiatives to promote the company’s brand and offerings.


• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of business development efforts.


• Providing regular reports and updates to management on progress, achievements, and challenges.


• Staying updated on industry trends, best practices relevant to business development.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts toward business development goals.


• Ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical guidelines.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management.

Behavioral Expectation

• Professionalism.


• Excellent communication and networking skills.


• Strategic thinking.


• Adaptability


• Problem-solving abilities.


• Resilience


• Team collaboration.


• Empathy and patience.


• Product knowledge.


• Attention to detail.


• Continuous learning.

REQUIREMENT

• First degree in any relevant course of study with a minimum qualification of second class lower.


• A minimum of one year experience as a Marketer/ Business Development Officer within the financial service industry is essential.


• Ideal candidate must be residing in Lagos and based within the Ogba-Ikeja axis or its environs.