Our client, Nigeria’s pioneering Internet Service Provider (ISP), seeks young, dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Development personnel with a strong can- do- mentality to manage its operations. The preferred candidate for this position will have the opportunity to assume higher responsibility depending on self-commitment and performance on the job.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager, Business Development will be primarily responsible for:
- Coordinating and managing all marketing/sales related activities
- Developing business plans in tandem with the company’s strategic plan and for new markets penetration
- Conducting research to identify new markets and customers’ needs
- Coordinating the business development team to pursue increased revenue for the achievement of the company’s financial/business growth objectives
- Ensuring adequate management and maintenance of clients’ relationship
- Liaising with prospective clients to secure business deals
- Maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions and industry
- Identifying, evaluating, exploring and recommending business deals, options or investment for business growth
- Providing regular report to CEO/management regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and product development ideas
- Protecting the image of the company by keeping company’s trade confidential
- Undertaking any other task as may be specified by the CEO and or Board
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Sciences/Technology, or Engineering
- Must have at least 3 years experience in business development/administration preferably within the ICT industry.
- Proven track record of successfully pitching for new businesses
- Business strategy, marketing & sales skills
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
- Good knowledge of domains and hosting administration
- Practical demonstration of cold call marketing
- Passionate about achieving targets and taking on challenges
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Must be willing to drive company’s car with a valid driver’s license
Key Performance Indicators
- Number of new businesses/customers
- Business volume growth rate
- Increased awareness of company’s products/services
- Increased revenue
- Level of customers’ satisfaction
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae to jo**@lo*********.ng not later than 2 weeks from the date of this publication.