Business Development Manager at Retech - UnoCasa Limited

UnoCasa Limited - Our client, Retech, provides project management, engineering, training, procurement, installation, and commissioning services to the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria. Retech also provides asset management software solutions across various industries and ICT training solutions to public secondary schools in Nigeria.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Benin, Edo (will be in charge of Benin and Warri)
Employment Type: Full-time
Line Manager: Managing Director

Overall Objective of the Job

• To support the growth aspirations of Retech by working with the Managing Director to develop
• Create and manage the opportunity spreadsheet ensuring all actions required to win an opportunity are adequately closed out and key relationships developed and maintained.
• To achieve a full understanding of the business trends and stay in touch with, as well as develop close working relationships with key contact persons within the company’s field of specialization.
• To work with the Managing Director to develop new partnerships with foreign companies wanting to bring their business to Nigeria.
• To attain and demonstrate strong product / service knowledge to effectively communicate and show initiative during client interaction.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage in active market research to identify new business opportunities for Retech
• Fully participate in industry-related conferences and client forums as a company representative.
• Prepare and execute relevant presentations to new and existing clients.
• Prepare and issue minutes of business development meetings with new and existing clients.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge about business practices and industry trends.
• Maintaining an all-inclusive client database system to serve as a guide for follow-up and other relationship management activities for existing and new clients.
• Engage in the development of quarterly or annual marketing budget development and tracking budget-related expenses.
• Coordinate with related functions within the company to ensure timeliness and accuracy in dealing with client (potential or existing) related transactions.
• Develop and recommend innovative strategies for client retention.
• Ensure compilation and timely delivery of progress report to the management team as appropriate.
• Note: The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive but highlights several major tasks of the position. Employees may be required to undertake additional duties which might reasonably be expected of them and which form part of the function of the position. This will be completed in compliance with the requirements of the Company’s and/or Safety Management System.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 4 years in Business Development related activities preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Self-motivation and drive
• Flexibility and adaptability to new situations and challenges.
• Subsea Engineering and IT background and knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Must have or be working towards a professional qualification.

Additional Information:

• The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive but highlights several major tasks of the position.
• Employees may be required to undertake additional duties which might reasonably be expected of them and which form part of the function of the position. This will be completed in compliance with the requirements of the Company’s and/or Safety Management System.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2022.