Primly Services - A Newly established Company located in the heart of Abuja is presently in need of a Business Development Manager (brands) to manage its franchise businesses being introduced to Nigeria.
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Abuja
Role
The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new customers through strategic marketing plans. S/he is responsible for managing and growing existing business relationships. S/he must plan persuasive approaches that will convince customers to purchase the product/ increase sales
Duties:
- Oversee all functions of Sales, marketing & brand management for the company products;
- Prospect for potential new customers/business deals; discover, develop, negotiate and close all business deals.
- Target and develop a network of influential internal and external contacts
- Identify and target influential people inside the client, customer and third party organization and builds relationships with them
- Concentrate proactively on finding and expanding current business into new local, regional, national or international markets.
- Develop Strategic marketing strategies; demonstrate a proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies.
- Develop and execute a business development plan to achieve set performance targets and objectives that will support market penetration, market development & product/service development.
- Examines risks and potentials; anticipate the impact of social, political and financial dynamics on business opportunities estimating customers' needs and goals
- Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales team
- Identify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
- Manage effectively the sales process through prospect development / tender receipt, proposal, presentation and closing negotiations
- To submit weekly work in progress reports and ensure data is accurate for real time reporting
- Work as a trainer and deliver training programs
- Write relevant proposal and undertake submission
Requirements
The candidate should:
- Have strong Brand Management knowledge and experience;
- Excellent Business Development and Relationship Management skills
- Proven Business Development Manager who is used working under pressure and meeting challenging targets
- Experienced user of Microsoft office in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong Negotiation and Presentation skills
- Experience creating, costing and implementing sales / marketing / advertising plans
- Ability to work to targets / goals / deadlines
- Should be outgoing, friendly and exceptional at building rapport
Qualification:
- A first degree is essential, preferable in a marketing related course. Masters is an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in Marketing or Brand management
Remuneration
Salary: 100, 000 – N150, 000 depending on experience
Application Closing Date:
20th August, 2014
Method of Application
Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to:
[email protected]
Please write 'Business Development Manager' on subject area
Early applications are encouraged and would be treated with preference