Business Development / Commercial Executive at Bricks Mursten Mattoni Limited

BRICKS was established in 2008 with the aim of providing a comprehensive package of services, tailored to our client’s requirements in the chain of sectors. The size of our organization still allows us to offer personal services in the true sense of the word based on reliability, punctuality and effectiveness.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development / Commercial Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development/Commercial Executive to join our team.
• The ideal candidate must be talented with expertise in driving business growth and expansion and must have a proven track record in driving business growth and expansion within the maritime industry.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional networking and negotiation skills, capable of identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Research new markets and develop new business strategies.
• Identify Opportunities and make presentations to existing and prospective clients.
• Assist in overseeing branding and marketing endeavours for business goals’ attainment.
• Assist in negotiating new projects and contract terms with new clients.
• Coordinate and liaise with inter-department/inter-company requirements as assigned.
• Provide administrative support for the bid/tender process.
• Recommend tactics, approaches, or new product changes based on market data.
• Assist the commercial department with Policies and strategies
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects/duties as per assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• A University Degree/HND preferably in Maritime Studies. Other fields like Business Administration, Marketing, Maritime Studies, International Business with significant Maritime Experience will be considered.
• Between 3 – 5 years’ experience in business development, marketing and sales in the maritime industry is preferred; an understanding of maritime logistics and shipping operations.
• Knowledge of the maritime industry including shipping regulations, vessel operations, port operations, freight rates and market trends
• Proven ability to identify and cultivate new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and expand the market presence.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), negotiation, proposal writing/designs and knowledge of strategic business development.
• Strong networking skills to establish and maintain relationships across various levels.
• Excellent computer skills (CRM, MS Office (Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, PowerBI etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and cover letters as a single PDF file to: careers@brickslimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.