Business Development Officer

A reputable and growing organisation operating in the Energy, Technical Services and Business Support sector is seeking qualified, competent and result-oriented professionals to join its team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers 
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, generating leads, supporting marketing initiatives and contributing directly to revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and potential clients.
• Generate and qualify business leads through various channels.
• Research market trends, competitors and potential areas for business expansion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare and deliver company/service presentations and proposals.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations and business development activities.
• Follow up on quotations, proposals and business opportunities.
• Maintain an updated database of prospects, clients and business opportunities.
• Support preparation of tenders, bids, proposals and commercial submissions.
• Work closely with Operations, Contracts & Procurement and other departments to ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitor business development activities against assigned targets.
• Prepare periodic business development and sales reports.
• Contribute ideas for marketing campaigns and revenue-generation initiatives.
• Achieve agreed monthly and quarterly business development targets.

Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate measurable contribution to:

• Lead generation
• Client acquisition
• Revenue generation
• Proposal/tender conversion
• Client relationship management
• Market expansion
• Achievement of assigned monthly and quarterly targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years relevant business development, sales or marketing experience.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Technical Services or related sector will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to generate leads and convert prospects into business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Target-driven, self-motivated and commercially minded.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for business development activities when required.

Salary
N150,000 - N250,000 monthly.