A consulting firm based in V.I Lagos is in need of the services of a Sales/Business development executive. The Sales/Business Development officer is to boost sales, develop and generate new business opportunities. The main responsibility is to manage, support, and supervise the business development department. This department is responsible for the acquisition of new projects and project bids. In the pharmaceutical field the business development department mainly supports management by providing analysis for evaluating new business opportunities such as in/out licensing, collaborative research and development agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
Qualifications
• B.Sc  in Business Studies, management or required field
• Extensive experience in a relevant field.
• 2 yrs of relevant experience with the consulting industry ( a plus)
Competencies
• Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market
• Clarify goals and reach agreement maintaining the interests of all parties
• Proactively develops and improves products and services
• Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues
• Understands clients' needs and sales requirements
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and clients
Tasks
• Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams
• Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research
• Develop draft proposals based on team meetings and discussions
• Maintain the Business Development databases
• Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc.
Personal Attributes:
• Ability to think outside the box
• Creative and innovative
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Proactive

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

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