Business Development Specialist at Smartwork Outsourcing Limited

Smartwork Outsourcing Limited is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: Island, Lagos (with field assignments across Nigeria)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Engineering Services

Job Summary

• The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and driving revenue growth within Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain.
• The ideal candidate must possess a strong technical understanding of the industry, excellent networking ability, and a proven track record of closing deals in oilfield or energy-related services.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead proposal and tender development processes — from bid preparation to presentation.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitors, and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams to align business proposals with service delivery capabilities.
• Prepare regular business performance reports and forecasts for management review.
• Represent company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry networking events.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–7 years’ proven experience in business development, marketing, or commercial roles in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Demonstrable understanding of oilfield services, project bidding, and client acquisition in the energy sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and market intelligence abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Willingness to travel within and outside Nigeria as business demands.

Core Competencies:

• Business networking and stakeholder management
• Proposal and tender writing
• Strategic sales planning and execution
• Client relationship management
• Commercial and contract negotiation
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team in a growing energy company.
• Exposure to large-scale oil and gas projects and strategic partnerships.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.