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Business Development Manager Job in a Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos
Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation.
We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.
Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The Business Development Manager will be responsible for promoting the products and services of the company.He or she will build market positions for the company by identifying, developing and negotiating business relationships that translate into sales. He or she will work to grow the client base of the company, foster client relationships and manage the corporate image of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect for potential clients; build, grow and maintain these relationships into increased businesses for the company.
- Coordinate business development planning and work closely with teams especially marketing and sales to develop proposals for client meetings.
- Generate and supervise the execution of marketing campaigns and plans
- Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, management and research to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- Prepare customer service agreements and other client paper work based on the company policy.
- Provide weekly progress report, ensuring all data is accurately entered for the company’s knowledge management system.
- Monitoring and implementing product marketing strategies.
- Identify potential business opportunities and analyze trends in the market space
- Work closely with technical staff and other internal colleagues for best specifications to meet consumer needs.
- Keep a profile of the current clientele of the business and regularly update the database
- Attend industry specific functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide valuable feedback and information on market and creative trends.
- Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
- Carry out other business development functions as may be required by management
Requirements
- Educational Qualification: HND/B.Sc in Marketing, Business and Finance
Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
- Highly analytical, driven and focused.
- Prospecting and closing skills, sales mapping and planning, territory management, market knowledge, presentation Skills,
- High level of professionalism
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
- Stress management skills
- Time management skills
- Able to develop strategic plans for sales; must be motivated to exceed sales targets.
- Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
- Networking, prospecting and persuasion skills with the ability to identify the needs and challenges of clients.
Personal Attributes:
- Very sociable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and under initiative to achieve set objectives
- Strong project management and negotiation skills
- Open to challenges
- Analytical
- Ability to work well with others and influence subordinates to work
Remuneration
N60,000 plus commission
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
[email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email
Application Deadline 10th January, 2020.
