Business Developer at African Naturalistas

African Naturalistas is a premier brand in the hair care industry, specializing in high-quality products and services tailored for healthy hair. Our mission is to empower individuals with effective hair care solutions while driving innovation in the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Developer

Location: Sheridan, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Developer to drive revenue growth, secure new business opportunities, and oversee the company’s sales and marketing strategies. 
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying potential clients, building strong relationships, closing deals, and developing marketing campaigns that contribute to the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all distributor and resellers acquisition and retention
• Motivate Sales Team to meet agreed target
• Increase Business Revenue and Revenue Growth Rate
• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase product sales through retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
• Identify and secure partnerships with distributors, retailers, and corporate clients.
• Lead and manage the sales team to meet and exceed monthly and annual targets.
• Monitor sales performance metrics and implement improvement plans as necessary.
• Administrate customer database on email marketing platforms
• Achieve objectives by creating marketing and sales strategies.
• Prepare and complete the marketing action plan.
• Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements and preparing annual budgets.
• Determine annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for various channels.
• Accomplish marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertisements.
• Identify marketing opportunities by understanding consumer requirements.
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
• Sustain rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits.
• Optimize revenue from all sales channels, retailers, affiliates, etc
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in sales and marketing, preferably in the beauty, cosmetic, or hair care industry.
• Sales Expertise: Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets, with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Marketing Proficiency: Experience with digital marketing tools, social media management, and campaign creation.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team toward achieving business objectives.
• Data-Driven Approach: Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform sales and marketing strategies.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Creativity: Innovative mindset with the ability to design compelling marketing campaigns.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with pension and health insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing company making an impact in the beauty industry.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2025.