Business Development Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 51 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of our business model and a proven ability to communicate with senior internal team members (Group Heads/Chiefs/GMD etc.) and external contacts (consultants, investors, partners, and clients)
• Ensure services are delivered to clients within agreed timelines.
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction rating by delivering superior customer service experience to our clients.
• Facilitate seamless flow of operational information to achieve business goals.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns, product positioning, and effective go-to-market strategies.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients and opportunities, tracking progress and providing regular updates to the management team.
• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance our market reach.
• Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor activities to identify new business prospects proactively.
• Work with business owners, and functional chiefs to identify opportunities for optimizing the business and creating efficiencies across operations within the Group.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and challenges to position our solutions effectively.
• Must have a clear understanding of the CNG applications, delivery, limitations, and advantages over others.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Business Development
• Prior experience in FMCG, Manufacturing and Oil and Gas industry is key.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to design and make PowerPoint presentations.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2023.