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The following vacancy currently exists in a human capital development company located in Abuja with operations across the country.

1. Business Development Officer (BDO) - Female

Position Summary

The Business Development Officer works in a sales position within the company. It is his/her job to work with the sales team to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximise revenue for the organisation.
To achieve this, he/she needs to find potential new customers, present to them and ultimately create accounts with them that will continue to grow business.
The Business Development Officer will also help manage existing accounts and ensure they stay healthy and positive. He/she is required to make presentations on products and services that meet clients’ present or future needs.

Role Descriptions

The primary role of the Business Development Officer is to prospect for new clients within the economy. He/she must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince these clients to do business with the company.
He/she must develop a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and support that will continually improve the relationship. He/she is also required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new products and support services to clients.
Beside other duties that may be included in these roles, the main duties of the Business Development Officer are as follows:
• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Plan approaches and pitches for sales.
• Build relationships with new clients.
• Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met.
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Present to and consult with management on business trends with a view to developing new products and services.
• Attend industry functions, such as conferences and seminars, and provide feedback and information on market trends.
• Work with other colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Understand and effective manage company image and reputations at all time.

Essential Skills Required

• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Proven experience in marketing / sales or similar role
• Thorough knowledge of strategic planning principles and marketing best practices
• Proficient in MS Office
• Familiarity with social media and web analytics
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Creativity and commercial awareness
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Qualification Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Marketing, Business Administration or relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications.
• Not more than 30 years of age
• Resident in FCT, Abuja.


How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by sending the following documents by ATTACHMENT to the email address: dexterherosnigeria@gmail.com
• Cover Letter. -((not more than one page)
• Current Resume (with salary expectation).

NB: Use “NAME / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER” as the SUBJECT of your email.

Application Deadline: 19th October, 2018