Graduate Business Development Officer at Jemi Neil Consulting

Jemi Neil Consulting - Our client, a reputable and fast growing IT Logistics company has given us the task to source candidates with quality and practical Business Development knowledge.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos

Job Summary/Overview

• The Business Development Officer will be involved with interfacing with clients on behalf of the company. The position of the business development officer is a result oriented role. He/she is responsible for understanding the trends in our clients IT Logistics field; knowing the people that matter in such fields.
• Some of the duties she will perform include developing an effective customer relationships with clients in order to get them affiliated with the company.
• She will effectively manage appointments and customer calls, and will always be on the lookout for new opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze current and past expense budgets, sales, product deficiencies, and revenues. This enables him/her to provide recommendations for the company’s growth and resolution of problems.
• Engage in market research in order to identify new opportunities for business.
• Explain to potential customers about the various benefits offered by company products or services; following them up so as to close the business deals.
• Respond to queries and complaints from clients as regards the company’s products; this should be done in a timely fashion.
• Develop business proposals for existing and new customers.
• Develop innovative strategies for retaining clients; this includes undertaking interviews in order to get feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan.
• Prepare annual budget (marketing) and track expenses relating to the budget.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge about the business and its development practices, its marketing activities, prospective clients, and the trends for the industry.
• Establish a knowledge storehouse of clients, referrals, REPs, presentations, and prospects.
• Supervise database of client relationship management and utilize the result to manage customers and the mailing lists.
• Determine cross-selling opportunities among different offices.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: BA/B.Sc Business Administration or any related field.
• Experience: A minimum of (1) year post NYSC working in a Business Development Position.
•   Experience within a busy IT logistic company will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with working tools, technology and systems (I.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Finance Software etc.).
• Candidate must be technology and social media savvy

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Great Communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaboration skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Project management skills
• Research and strategy
• Computer skills
• Business Intelligence
• Organized and ability to work under pressure

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV's as an attachment to: recruitment@jemineil.com with the "Job Title" as the e-mail subject.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates who meet specified requirements will be contacted
• Candidates must be available to resume immediately.