Business Development Manager at Primly Services

Primly Services - A Newly established Company located in the heart of Abuja is presently in need of a Business Development Manager (brands) to manage its franchise businesses being introduced to Nigeria.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja

Role
The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new customers through strategic marketing plans. S/he is responsible for managing and growing existing business relationships. S/he must plan persuasive approaches that will convince customers to purchase the product/ increase sales

Duties:

• Oversee all functions of Sales, marketing & brand management for the company products;
• Prospect for potential new customers/business deals; discover, develop, negotiate and close all business deals.
• Target and develop a network of influential internal and external contacts
• Identify and target influential people inside the client, customer and third party organization and builds relationships with them
• Concentrate proactively on finding and expanding current business into new local, regional, national or international markets.
• Develop Strategic marketing strategies; demonstrate a proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies.
• Develop and execute a business development plan to achieve set performance targets and objectives that will support market penetration, market development & product/service development.
• Examines risks and potentials; anticipate the impact of social, political and financial dynamics on business opportunities estimating customers' needs and goals
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales team
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Manage effectively the sales process through prospect development / tender receipt, proposal, presentation and closing negotiations
• To submit weekly work in progress reports and ensure data is accurate for real time reporting
• Work as a trainer and deliver training programs
• Write relevant proposal and undertake submission

Requirements
The candidate should:

• Have strong Brand Management knowledge and experience;
• Excellent Business Development and Relationship Management skills
• Proven Business Development Manager who is used working under pressure and meeting challenging targets
• Experienced user of Microsoft office in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong Negotiation and Presentation skills
• Experience creating, costing and implementing sales / marketing / advertising plans
• Ability to work to targets / goals / deadlines
• Should be outgoing, friendly and exceptional at building rapport

Qualification:

• A first degree is essential, preferable in a marketing related course. Masters is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Marketing or Brand management

Remuneration
Salary: 100, 000 – N150, 000 depending on experience

Application Closing Date:
20th August, 2014

Method of Application
Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to: [email protected]
Please write 'Business Development Manager' on subject area
Early applications are encouraged and would be treated with preference