Business Development Manager

• Research and identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services, or new ways of reaching existing markets 
• Promote the company’s products and services, addressing or predicting customers’ needs and strengthening relationships with customers 
• Discuss and agree on promotional strategy and activities with the Sales and Digital Marketing teams 
• Establish relationships with prospective customers and key contacts of target organizations nationwide and make regular field visits 
• Negotiate fees with customers and ensure that all marketing and sales transactions are profitable for the Company 
• Oversee the preparation of Marketing and Sales forecasts and analysis and present findings to Senior Management/the Board of Directors, as required 
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and revenue forecasts 
• Develop plans to implement operational changes, to improve the effectiveness of the Business Development department 
• Provide leadership through effective communication of vision and ensure effective hiring, orientation, training, mentoring, development, appraisal, compensation, incentive, and retention of staff 
• Ensure compliance with related policies, especially KYC policy

Requirements: 

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, an MBA will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a Business Development Department, with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets
• Basic knowledge of UI/UX experience required
• Excellent writing and verbal communication & negotiation skills 
• Time management and planning skills 
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). 
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions. 
• Goal-oriented, organized team player. 
  
• Business knowledge -Knowledge of the Business & Industry trends. 
• Analytical Skills -Ability to correctly assess & interpret available data. 
• Customer services -Provision of efficient, prompt & courteous services 
• Supervisory skills -Ability to coordinate subordinates for the best results 
• Knowledge Transfer -Impact knowledge gained on others 
• Documentation -Clear, comprehensive work records 
• Organization Ability -Organizes and prioritises work effectively 
• High level of integrity and Good Attitude/disposition to work /customers 
• Punctual to work/Timeliness 
• This position is preferably open to the female gender.

Remuneration:NGN 200,000 - NGN 250,000 Monthly.