The Business Development Officer will coordinate with the Marketing team, company executives, and sales & marketing professionals to review current market trends, analyze and identify opportunities, create, and apply effective sales strategies that will drive sustainable financial growth. We are seeking a candidate who is creatively minded and eager to think outside the box when it comes to closing deals and expansion.
Responsibilities
- Setting goals and developing a growth strategy focused on financial gain and business and revenue growth.
- Conduct research to identify new markets and strategies to meet the targeted prospects (Federal and state government, private sectors, and individuals).
- Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle.
- Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients.
- Setting goals for the business development team and developing strategies to meet those goals.
- Training business development staff, developing entry-level staff into valuable salespeople and attending conferences and industry events across Lagos metropolis.
- Arrange business meetings with prospective clients and present proposals for our IT products.
- Promote the company’s products/services, addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
- Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching and tendering proposals for deals, related events, and publications.
- Stay current on company best practices, policies, product knowledge, training, pricing, and promotions.
- Brainstorming with the business development team to create new project strategies and proposals.
Requirements
- Proven working experience as a business development specialist in an IT solution and software company or a relevant role.
- Skills required include communication, organization, time management, excellent networking skills, and technical and strong computer usage.
- Experience in customer support is a plus.
- Strong ability to build rapport and close deals.
- Goal-oriented, organized team player, and negotiation skills.
- Eager to expand the company with new sales, clients, and territories.
- Able to analyze data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions.
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Experienced at preparing and presenting quarterly goals and achievement plans.
- Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
- A female is preferred for gender balance with the BDO team.
Preferred Candidate
Years of Experience:
- Minimum 2 Years working with information technology and software solution firms.
Education:
- B.Sc/BA in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or relevant field.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@rytegate.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.
