• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to hire a dynamic Business Development Officer who is young, passionate about speaking with people and winning new business opportunities, and managing existing customer.

Responsibilities

• Be the driver of the company’s business growth


• Achieve bi-annual revenue goals and business targets by leading and executing full sales cycles – including prospecting, development/management and contract execution for new and existing accounts


• Increase our market presence


• Sell all our service offerings to potential clients


• Design business development strategies and oversee its execution


• Drive and organise our company representation at tradeshows, industrial exhibitions and conferences


• Drive increased sales from existing and newly signed clients


• Upon signing of a new client, work with appropriate departments to pitch other business opportunities and service offerings.


• Build upon client contacts and relationships and proactively gain understanding of the client’s business opportunities


• Lead, plan and coordinate all client-focused activities to ensure successful close


• Keep well informed on industry changes, and continually works to improve sales techniques and sales knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.


• 3-5 year Experience developing a sales strategy, including the techniques and tactics based on customer feedback and market environment


• Interest or Familiarity of ISO Standards, and Audit and Certification requirements


• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, especially executive.


• Avid learner with an ability to be supervised minimally


• Proven track record of growing revenue base and exceeding quotas.


• Self-starter who can work independently with minimum supervision & take the initiative


• Ability to think & act outside the box to close revenue opportunities.


• Comfortable in a fast paced every changing environment with ambiguity.


• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word


• Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize various work streams simultaneously


• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers, senior leadership and all levels of the organization, with a positive and professional image.