Urgent Vacancy for a Business Development Officer at Sigma Consulting Group, 19th September 2019

Sigma Consulting Group is looking for a motivated Business Development Officer to develop and implement growth strategies for the achievement of revenue goals. Candidates  should be team players who not only understand how to identify a new market opportunity, but also know how to retain clients. We’re especially looking for someone with great communication skills, as you’ll be expected to interact with executives and clients on a daily basis. Preference will be given to candidates who plan to stay and grow with our company for the foreseeable future. Sigma Consulting Group is a recruiting firm with corporate head office in Lekki, Lagos. We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Business Development Officer Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Description

• Sigma Consulting Group is looking for a motivated Business Development Officer to develop and implement growth strategies for the achievement of revenue goals.
• Candidates should be team players who not only understand how to identify a new market opportunity, but also know how to retain clients.
• We’re especially looking for someone with great communication skills, as you’ll be expected to interact with executives and clients on a daily basis. Preference will be given to candidates who plan to stay and grow with our company for the foreseeable future.

• Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities.
• Create and improve proposals for our existing and new clients.
• Brainstorming with the business development team to create new project strategies
• Negotiating sales contracts
• Preparing sales contracts; following company rules and guidelines
• Building trust and long-term relationships with clients/customers
• Managing records of sales, revenue, and other important data
• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Developing ways to improve the customer experience and build brand loyalty
• Researching the market and industry trends
• Finding and following new sales leads
• Arranging business meetings and one-on-one conversations with prospective clients
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Identifying sales and services that would appeal to new clients
• Managing company and client expectations
• Creating sales pitches
• Executing sales objectives
• Managing client accounts
• Attending networking events

• 1-2 years proven working experience as a Business Development Officer, sales executive or a relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office
• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
• Proficiency in English
• Good knowledge of brand awareness and the use of social media
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills

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