Business Development Executive

Business Development ExecutiveLocation: Port Harcourt | Oil & Gas

Salary: 250,000 NGN (Gross)

A growing oil & gas company in Port Harcourt is looking for a young, vibrant and commercially driven Business Development Executive to join our team. This is more than a sales role. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with a company, build something meaningful and take ownership of the work entrusted to them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Respectful Achiever—someone who is ambitious, commercially driven and hungry for results, but grounded in integrity, humility and respect for leadership.

You should be a confident relationship builder with strong communication skills, proven sales ability, a high sense of ownership and the resilience to pursue opportunities until they become results. You should be willing to learn, follow ethical procedures and grow with a young company.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying new business opportunities within the oil & gas industry and developing strategies to convert them into clients.
• Prospecting and lead generation through research, networking, referrals, industry events, direct outreach and other relevant channels.
• Building and maintaining client relationships, from the first point of contact through negotiations, onboarding and ongoing engagement.
• Understanding client needs and working with the team to develop and present solutions that address those needs.
• Preparing and delivering proposals, quotations, presentations and business development pitches.
• Managing the sales pipeline and ensuring prospects receive consistent and strategic follow-up, with the objective of converting opportunities into closed deals.
• Monitoring industry trends, market developments and competitor activity to identify emerging opportunities for the company.
• Representing the company professionally at client meetings, networking events, industry engagements and other external opportunities.
• Taking ownership of assigned business development targets and actively contributing to the company's revenue growth and market expansion.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2–5 years' proven experience in business development, sales, client relations or a related commercial role.
• Demonstrable experience in client acquisition and deal closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong professional presence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while respecting company structure and procedures.
• Basic Experience in the oil and gas industry.

Work Schedule: On-site, Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. WAT

If you are looking for a place where you can learn, contribute, build relationships, win business and grow into greater responsibility, we would like to meet you.

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