Business Development Officer

Responsibilities:

• Developing a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction. 
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams.  
• Prepare sales contracts, ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines. 
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs. 
• Following industry trends locally and internationally.  
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support. 
• Pitch goods and services to new clients.  
• Negotiating with stakeholders.  
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvement.  
• Build and maintain good long-term relationships with new and existing customers. 
• Develop entry-level staff into valuable salespeople.  
• Track KPIs and report to senior leadership.  
• Writing business proposals, planning and preparing presentations.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or related fields.
• MBA or professional certifications, for example, CIM, PMP, NIMN, are strong advantages.
• Proven ability to prospect, pitch, negotiate and close deals.
• Experience meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong pipeline management skills (CRM TOOLS: Salesforce, Hubspot and Zoho.)
• ⁠Ability to analyse Nigerian markets, competition and customer needs.
• Knowledge of local business environment, regulations and economic factors.
• Strong networking skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong presentation and proposal writing skills.
• Ability to interpret market data, sales reports and financial projections.
• ⁠3-5 years working experience in sales, marketing or business development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office ( Excel and Powerpoint)