Business Development Officer

Changeroom was established in 2012 with a vision to produce quality human resource solutions. We plan to achieve this by partnering with our clients to provide highly specialized consulting services in the areas of human resources development and business management services. Our partnership approach affords us the opportunity of working with you to find the most efficient and appropriate solutions to meet your short, medium and long-term goals. In partnering with your organization, we make it our business to understand your business, embrace its values, aims and objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsiblities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify industry trends, market dynamics, and potential opportunities for growth.
• Analyze market data, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform business development strategies.
• Identify and generate new business leads through various means, including cold calling, networking, referrals, and digital marketing efforts.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients or partners.
• Develop and nurture relationships with existing clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their objectives.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations, pitches, and proposals to potential clients or partners.
• Showcase the company's products, services, and value propositions effectively.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with clients, aiming to secure new business deals.
• Close sales and partnerships agreements while ensuring mutual satisfaction.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement business development strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Identify potential mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships to expand the company's reach.
• Manage budgets associated with business development activities and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Monitor expenses and ROI related to business development initiatives.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of business development efforts.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals, contracts, and agreements, customizing them to address the specific needs and requirements of clients or partners.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, product development, and operations, to align business development efforts with overall company goals.
• Stay flexible and adapt to changes in market conditions, customer demands, and industry trends.
• Adjust strategies and tactics as needed to achieve business development objectives.
• Identify opportunities for expanding the company's market presence, whether through geographic expansion, new customer segments, or product/service diversification.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote brand visibility and establish relationships.
• Ensure that all business development activities are conducted in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Identify and manage potential risks associated with business development initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in business development or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions

Required Skills:

• Ability to understand and explain complex products or services
• Ability to negotiate prices and terms
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to use CRM software and other business development tools