Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the stationery and office supplies market.
• Secure bulk orders from corporate organisations, tertiary Institutions, government agencies, distributors, and other institutional clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement officers, purchasing managers, distributors, and key decision-makers.
• Identify sales opportunities, prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and follow through to order closure.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase product distribution, market penetration, and revenue.
• Manage existing accounts while actively acquiring new customers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and provide regular reports on business development activities and sales performance.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant business development or B2B sales experience, preferably within the stationery, office supplies, tertiary institution supplies, or a closely related industry.
• Demonstrable experience in securing sales orders, particularly bulk or institutional orders, for stationery or related products.
• Good understanding of B2B sales, customer acquisition, negotiation, and account management.
• Experience dealing with procurement processes, quotations, tenders, and purchase orders.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, generate leads, close deals, and meet sales targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales reporting tools.