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 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.

Responsibilities:
•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/Skills:
•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.

Qualifications:
•A first degree is essential, preferable in a marketing related course.
•Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience in Marketing or Brand management.

Salary: N50, 000 plus commission

Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to [email protected]. Please write 'Business Development Officer' in subject area.