The Business development Officer’s responsibilities includes building new business relationships, managing existing relationships, make sales and connecting customers to our farm products.

The job entails some desk work, but a significant time is also spent on the “field”.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall achievement of profitable sales of our farm produce.
Develop a portfolio of customers by networking and marketing all our products.
Use modern technology to boost the sales of our farm produce.
Meet with new and existing customers within the agro-allied industry to evaluate their needs and make product / service suggestions.
Prepare and conduct effective presentations on our products and services.
Develop and implement approved sales plan consisting of field strategies and programs for achieving set targets.
Attend approved conferences and trade expos relevant to the agro-allied industry.
Maintain accurate expense records for tracking and reimbursement purposes.
Ensure farm products are made available to our customers according to their requests and timelines.
Must maintain a strong belief and confidence in our produce and services.
Write and send in weekly and monthly business development reports.
Collate scheduled feedback on supplied produce from customers and think up intelligent ways to correct any unpleasant feedback.
Staying updated with innovations and trends in the industry.
Constantly carry out research to upgrade your knowledge of the Agro – allied industry.
Utilize the information gathered from your research to execute a systematic approach to profitable sales.
Treat all company information as confidential.
Skills and qualifications required.
Candidates;

Must have either an OND, HND or B.Sc qualification.
Must be a good listener and a critical thinker.
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must have excellent analytical and numerical skills.
Must be able to build a rapport with customers of every level of education.
Must be a quick thinker and problem solver.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be committed to providing excellent customer service.
Must have excellent negotiation skills.
Must be self-motivated and target driven.
Must be able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
Must know how to drive a basic vehicle.
Prior sales/business development experience in the Agro – Allied industry is an added advantage.

Location: Ikeja Lagos

Salary: 80,000 to 100,000

Applications should be sent to chinaza.ubanagu@worknigeria.com