Business Development Officer at Ashton & Dave Travels and Holidays Limited

Ashton & Dave Travels and Holidays Limited is a professional travel, holiday and Logistics services organization is led by a group of professionals whose aim is to provide clients with services that exceed their expectations. Ashton & Dave travels and holidays limited is incorporated under the "Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 (RC 713420)" and an IATA accredited travel management company working as a professional and reliable entity.

We seek applications from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Identify new sales lead and opportunities in Abuja and National
• Pitching products/services to customers on behalf of the Company
• Researching Organisations and individuals to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Contacting potential customers to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Attending conferences, meetings and industry events
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Contracting clients to inform them about new developments in the company
• Developing quotes and proposals for government MDAs/companies
• Negotiating and re – negotiating by phone, email and in person
• Provide support across our services – Visa/Flights/Hotels/Protocols/Logistics, etc
• Prepare Power point presentations and Sales display
• Represent the company at Local industry events across the nation
• Provide business diary/Sales/Activities Reports.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chairman/MD

Qualification

• Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Social/Management Sciences from any approved university/Polytechnic, with either NYSC Certificate of Completion or Exception.
• Minimum of Three years' experience as Personal Assistant & Business Development experience in the Tourism industry is critical.
• Experience in Social media handles and Microsoft applications especially, Word, PowerPoint and Excel will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Sales and Marketing, and closing deals will be an added advantage.
• Outstanding passion for customer service and hospitality
• Proven experience leading teams and managing itineraries
• Must have International Passport and also passion for Travels

Remuneration
Very attractive and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
Friday; 15th November, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: dtariah@ashtondavetravels.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Please adhere strictly to the Job Description (JD) requirements. CVs without the required Tourism experience will be discarded.