Business Development Executive at School Kits Limited - Abuja, Rivers

School Kits Limited is a leading professional school outfitting firm and a one-stop shop for a wide range of requirements for students from pre-school age through the secondary (High) school age. School Kits Limited commenced business in 2000 and has experienced significant growth for the years becoming a credible brand within the school supply industry in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Locations: Abuja, Rivers

Responsibilities

• Identifying new sales leads
• Pitching products and/or services
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
• Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.

Sales:

• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills

Skills / Requirements

• Minimum of HND or B.Sc
• Proven working experience as a Business Development/Sales Executive
• Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Socially adept
• Good with numbers
• Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people
• Strong communication and IT fluency
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in prioritizing obligations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organization
• Candidate must be residing in either Abuja or Port Harcourt.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and Cover Letters to: humanresources@schoolkitsng.com