Vacancies in a Branded Water Distribution Company based in Victoria Island, Lagos State

Pivotage Consulting - Our client, a branded water distribution company is currently seeking to grow its team by hiring the services of:     Job Title: Business Development Manager Ref: BDM/1114/WN Location: Victoria Island, Lagos Type: Full Time Career: Mid/Level Expert Summary/Objective

• Oversee the direction and growth of the company’s overall business planning, customer service delivery/operations, marketing, new business development, and sales and opportunity management.
• This position is responsible for assessing, shaping, setting and selling (internal + external) the strategic direction of the company’s solution efforts to efficiently and effectively build and scale the company’s unique selling propositions.

• Developing growth strategies and plans
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Increasing client base
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
• Writing business proposals
• Negotiating with stakeholders
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Following industry trends locally and internationally
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Must be presentable.
• Must have good negotiation skill.
• Must be a good team player with Interpersonal skills.
• Must be confident, have a dynamic personality.
• Must have strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks.
• Must be proactive and with strong attention to details.
• Must have good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must have the ability to work without supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Experience in sales, marketing or related field with a Real Estate company.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks

• Develops marketing strategy by studying economic indicators; tracking changes in supply and demand; identifying customers and their current and future needs; monitoring the competition.

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategy and plan
• Create and implement effective direct and indirect sales strategies
• Provide sales management. Budget control, compensation programs and incentive planning
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecast. Meet and ensure the targets are met, if nor exceeded
• Provide leadership through effective communication of vision, active coaching and motivation of the sales team
• Identify, nature and harness new business opportunities to grow market shares through monitoring trend and development in market place
• Develop competencies and processes required to create an effective and efficient sales force
• Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• First degree in relevant field
• At least 5 years’ experience in FMCG sector preferably in the drinks/ Beverage/ Water distribution section
• Highly analytical and strategic thinker.
• Target oriented, self- motivated and a goal getter.
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and managerial abilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks

• Must be presentable.
• Must have good negotiation skill.
• Must be a good team player with Interpersonal skills.
• Must be confident, have a dynamic personality.
• Must have strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks.
• Must be proactive and with strong attention to details.
• Must have good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must have the ability to work without supervision.