Business Development Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 – 3 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Job Description
- This role will require demonstrated experience and familiarity with strategic planning, development of business initiatives and business analysis.
Responsibilities
- Makes retention and business development calls on existing and potential new clients.
- Documents calls and submits weekly call reports to the Business Development Manager.
- Discusses client needs, problems, or complaints with the Business Development Manager
- Arranges meetings between clients or prospective clients and appropriate personnel.
- Maintains and expands the knowledge base of commercial activities by competitors in the
- market area by site visits, literature reviews, social media reviews and networking and reports these activities to Management as needed.
- Represents the firm at various civic and community functions and events to enhance the company’s image and develop new business.
- Promotes a favorable image of the firm in all business activities within the community.
- Interviews clients, as well as obtains and compiles necessary documentation and financial information to process all types of requests.
- Participates in business development meetings providing input and recommendations.
- Makes recommendations and participates in marketing programs for the company’s products and lending services.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience
- 2-3 years proven track record in business development, sales, or a related field, with specific experience in credit sales being highly desirable.
- Strong background in marketing, strategic planning, and business operations.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of building and sustaining high-level relationships.
Remuneration
- Salary: N100,000 – 120,000 subject to experience.
- Fixed pay coupled with a variable pay component of 20%, which is determined by KPI.
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Job Summary
- The role requires a basic understanding of the financial sector with an emphasis on services / offerings in the retail and commercial space and cross-selling.
Responsibilities
- Develop marketing strategies to grow customer base and increase revenue
- Establish and maintain good customer relationships
- Meet revenue targets Conduct detailed market research to identify selling opportunities and understand customers needs.
- Proactively seek new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media engagement.
- Ensure the availability of stock for sales demonstrations, maintaining readiness for potential sales opportunities.
- Represent the company at exhibitions or conferences, participating actively to promote our offerings.
- Gather and share customer feedback with internal teams to drive continuous improvement in our offerings.
Required Skills and Experiences
- 2 – 3 proven years of experience as a Sales Executive or in a relevant sales role.
- Proficiency in English and excellent knowledge of MS Office.
- Experience with CRM software is a plus.
- A thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques.
- Fast learner with a strong passion for sales.
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