Business Development Officer

Zeedlabs is a Pan-African company that offers comprehensive IT services across various domains, including communication and integration, infrastructure, managed support, cloud computing, and software solutions. They specialize in providing systems solutions tailored to meet diverse technological needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Ilorin, Kwara 
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer to drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and business expansion for Grocery Box.
• The role involves generating and converting leads, developing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and driving sales across online and offline channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and acquire new customers through direct sales, referrals, field activities and other channels.
• Generate, manage and convert sales leads into paying customers.
• Drive sales of Grocery Box products across online and offline channels.
• Identify and secure corporate, wholesale and bulk-order customers.
• Build strong relationships with existing customers and drive repeat purchases.
• Identify new markets, locations and customer segments.
• Conduct market visits to monitor customer needs, competitor activities and pricing.
• Follow up on leads, quotations and prospective customers to ensure conversion.
• Negotiate with customers within approved pricing and commercial guidelines.
• Work closely with the Operations teams to ensure smooth customer fulfilment.
• Gather customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve sales.
• Prepare regular sales reports covering revenue, leads, conversions and pipeline.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Requirements

• B.Sc ./ HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• 2– 3 years of proven sales/business development experience in FMCG, retail, distribution or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of FMCG sales and distribution channels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong customer acquisition and conversion skills.
• Target-driven with a strong commercial mindset.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and sales reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets and deliver results.
• Experience in e-commerce, online retail or grocery sales is an added advantage.