Trust Inspection Services - Our client, wishes to recruit a qualified candidate for its Cargo Survey Business unit, to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
The Business Development manager will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the Company’s market penetration strategy as well as maximizing and proactively seeking quality market leads and meeting revenue targets.
Roles / Responsibilities
The ideal Candidate will be:
Responsible for the development of business activities relating to marine and cargo inspection services within the company;
Develop and implement business strategy for the Maritime and Oil & Gas industry;
Identify Business opportunities and market potentials locally and internationally;
Develop business Proposals, Bids, and secure contracts from local and International Clients;
Source for jobs and opportunities within our core areas: marine services, cargo survey/inspection services from private organization e.g private depots, financial institutions (banks and insurance), etc.
Source for Jobs and opportunities from public sector organisations including but not limited to government organizations like PPMC, PPPRA, NPA, etc.
Promote company image to be attractive to international clients and local clients as the preferred cargo survey /inspection service company in Nigeria;
Preparation and analyzing of PPMC, PPPRA and NPA reports;
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction;
Prepare contracts/bids ensuring adherence to established legal rules and guidelines;
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs;
Expand the operations of the firm beyond Nigeria;
Provide weekly strategy reports outlining core goals, achievements, and key metrics.
Requirements / Skills
The Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree and/or relevant professional educational qualification. In addition the candidate must possess:
Minimum of three (3) to Seven (7) or more years professional experience in for-profit business, preferably in the oceanographic or maritime sectors.
Demonstrable experience and track record in Business Development in Marine and Oil & Gas Sector;
Experience in Business dealing with major local and global clients in Maritime and Oil & Gas Sector;
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be assertive and persistent;
Ability to establish rapport with customers, as well as communicate with customers in a friendly, professional manner;
Solid closing skills and ability to build value added relationships;
Experience with relationship selling, customer prospecting, and demonstrated success in sales;
Self-starter; self-reliant and confident in capabilities;
Ability to prioritize duties, maintain an organized work station and work with minimal supervision;
Proven and Strong entrepreneurial skills and ability to meet Corporate Targets.
Exposure to sales lead tracking tools preferred.
MBA or EMBA preferred;
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letters to: [email protected]
Note
Eligible candidates are advised to adhere to these instruction strictly:
CV’s sent without a cover letter will not be considered and will immediately be deleted.
Unsolicited applications are not welcome.
Agency application and proposals are not welcome.
Interviews will be held immediately for qualified candidates.