Center for Psychological Medicine - A Newly established Company located in the heart of Abuja is presently in need of a Business Development Officer to support the Business Development Manager in managing its franchise businesses that are just being introduced to Nigeria.
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Reports To: Business Development Manager
Location: Abuja
Job Description
The primary role of the Business Development officer is to work with the Business Development Manager in prospecting for new customers through strategic marketing plans. S/he is responsible for managing and growing existing business relationships
Duties:
- Concentrate proactively on finding and expanding current business into new local, regional, national or international markets
- Demonstrate a proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies
- Build and maintain high-level contacts with current and prospective customer and other business and project partners.
- Explain to prospective clients about the advantages of the products or services offered and follow up with them in order to close the business deals.
- Proposal writing and submissions
- Strategic brainstorming and implementation of new business development initiatives
- Carry out administrative work generated by the above activities
Requirements
The candidate would need:
- Brand Management knowledge and experience;
- Experience in risk analysis
- Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging targets
- Excellent Business Development and Relationship Management skills
- Experienced user of Microsoft office, in particular word, Excel and Power point
- Strong background in negotiation and Presentation skills
- Experience creating, costing and implementing sales / marketing / advertising plans
- Ability to work to targets / goals / deadlines
- Be outgoing, friendly and exceptional at building rapport.
Qualification:
A first degree is essential, preferable in a marketing related course.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience in Marketing or Brand management
Remuneration
Salary: N50, 000 monthly plus commission
Application Closing Date:
30th August, 2014
Method of Application
Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to:
[email protected]
Please write
'Business Development Officer' in subject area
Closing date: 30th August, 2014, early applications are encouraged and would be treated with preference.