Business Development Officer

Staff-Recruit - Our client, an indigenous Nigerian company specializing in providing safety solutions, procurement, and engineering support services to the oil and gas and construction industries, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer / Sales Officer

Location: Ajah, Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a resilient, empathetic Business Development Executive who can fit into their job role without much supervision, thereby contributing to the company’s growth.
• The business development executives will be responsible for finding and retaining clients, encouraging existing clients to purchase additional products or features, and remaining abreast of changes in consumption.

Key Responsibilities

• Attracting new clients by innovating and overseeing the sales process for the business.
• Working with senior team members to identify and manage company risks that might prevent growth.
• Identifying and researching opportunities that come up in new and existing markets.
• Preparing and delivering pitches and presentations to potential clients
• Combining efforts and fostering a collaborative environment within the business as a whole.
• Familiarizing yourself with all products and services offered by the company.
• Researching the needs of organizations and individuals online to identify new leads and potential new markets.
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone or in person.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals.
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone call to establish rapport and set up meetings.
• Developing sales goal/targets and ensuring they are met.

Requirements

• Degree in marketing, business administration, or similar.
• 3-5 years of extensive sales experience.

Remuneration
N200,000 - N250,000 monthly, depending on qualifications and experience.