Business Development Manager at Kursi Investment Limited

Kursi Group, is a Nigerian-based Mining, Mineral processing and trading company. The company was incorporated in 2005 and has since grown to become one of Nigeria’s biggest and most reliable mining and trading company. The head office is located in Abuja, with mining, operational and processing sites spread across 22 of the 36 states in Nigeria.

Kursi holds the titles for some of the most viable mineral assets in Nigeria, with combined mineral resources and reserve estimation of over 100 billion us dollars.   We mine, process and trade on base metals, precious stones and rare earth minerals. We supply to off-takers, manufacturers and end-users in the global value chain.  Our Gold mining and processing lines have the capacity for 8500 tons of ore per day, with optimal grade recovery rate. We also lead the Nigerian market in the mining and trading of Lithium, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Columbite, Tantalite, Monoxide, Manganese, Wolframite, Graphite and Fluorite.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth for Kursi Investments Limited.
• This role will involve leading the contract bidding and negotiation process, ensuring alignment with company objectives and maximizing profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue growth targets.
• Lead the contract bidding process, including the preparation of proposals, pricing strategies, and negotiation tactics.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including potential clients, partners, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings.
• Develop and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business development activities and company objectives.
• Manage the sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and closure.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance against targets and goals.
• Prepare and present regular reports on business development activities and results to senior management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and risks.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international markets, with experience in sourcing and closing business deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Experience in contract bidding and negotiation, preferably in the mining industry or related sectors.
• Membership of any relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.