Vacancy in Abuja at Origin Group for a Business Development Officer

Origin Group is a twenty first century group of companies with varying deeply vested interests in key economic sector in Nigeria and China.


Origin Group operates in sectors such as agriculture, engineering & construction, trade advisory & trade outsourcing, manufacturing, import and export among others. We are an indigenous company with a fast track record owning significant market share with a growing clientele profile; our services are tailored towards client’s satisfaction with quality control assurance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• As a Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for the development of approach and sales within the mechanized agriculture industry, furniture industry or any other related industry.
• You will be responsible for prospecting, contacting and contracting new business relationships in order to increase awareness of company offerings and develop new businesses.

• Create, establish and maintain strong business relationships by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities
• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications and announcements.
• Participates in trade shows, industry events and customer entertainment activities
• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Identify, assess and recommend profitable projects to pursue.
• Creates, gathers, researches and organizes information from many sources to generate business development documents including proposals, qualifications and presentations.
• Schedules and participates in meetings relating to proposals, business development and marketing.

• Minimum of HND/B.Sc. in a Business related discipline.
• 2-5 years relevant industry experience
• Business developments within the public sector
• Commercial awareness
• Interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Time management skills.
• Fluency in Hausa language is a must
• A self-starter, proven team player with the ability to build strategic and profitable relationships
• Relentless drive to profitably grow the business
• Strong research skills
• Innovative and a creative thinker

• Fixed monthly salary with commission.