Business Development Officer at a Proudly Indigenously Owned Logistics Service Provider - Ojatee Consulting

Ojatee Consulting - Our client is a proudly indigenously owned logistics service provider with over four decades of proven excellence in supporting both local and international businesses. Built on a foundation of reliability, innovation, and deep industry knowledge, the company has played a critical role in enabling seamless trade across borders and within Nigeria.

With a strong reputation for operational efficiency and customer-centric solutions, the organization continues to evolve with global logistics trends while remaining firmly rooted in local expertise.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Business Growth

Role Overview

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, expanding the company’s client base, and strengthening strategic partnerships.
• The role requires a commercially astute professional with a deep understanding of logistics services, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to convert opportunities into long-term profitable relationships.
•  This is an opportunity to join a legacy brand that is not only trusted but actively shaping the future of logistics in Africa.

Role responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities across local and international markets
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline aligned with organizational growth targets
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
• Develop and execute business development strategies to increase market share
• Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals, presentations, and commercial bids
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements within approved limits
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Customer Service teams to ensure service excellence
• Monitor performance against revenue and growth targets and prepare management reports
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and client meetings.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
• Prior experience within the logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, or supply chain industry is highly desirable
• Experience handling corporate clients and complex commercial negotiations.

Benefits

• Global networking opportunities
• Participation in global conferences
• Mobility Benefits
• Hybrid work options
• Employee assistance programs
• Sponsored professional certifications
• Performance bonuses
• Profit sharing
• Family medical coverage
• Life Insurance and more.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitment@ojatee.com using the job title as the subject of the email.