Graduate Business Development Officer at Management Alternatives Limited

Management Alternatives Limited - Our client, a direct ICT channel of the MTN Enterprise Business Unit trading on MTN Nigeria SMEs products and services. As part of its consolidation and expansion effort for its operation in Nigeria, MAL is recruiting competent and qualified personnel to be outsourced to the client organization for the below position:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Reference Code: SDC/MAL/BDO013
Location: Abuja
Department: Business development
Reports to: Business Development Manager

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Business Development Manager, the Business Development Officer is responsible for developing marketing and business plans for the achievement of revenue goals for the Organization.
• S/He will assist in the development and implementation of long term organizational strategic goals, selected marketing initiatives, innovative business ideas and solutions that will position the organization competitively and profitably to enlarge her current clientele base, build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage in market research in order to identify new business opportunities for the organization
• Explain to potential customers about the various benefits offered by company products or services and following up so as to close the business deals
• Drive business development and pitching to customers and investors the organizations business plans.
• Respond to queries and complaints from clients as regards the company’s products; this should be done in a timely fashion
• Develop business proposals for existing and new customers
• Develop innovative strategies for retaining clients; this includes undertaking interviews in order to get feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan
• Develop comprehensive knowledge about the business and its development practices, its marketing activities, prospective clients, and the trends for the industry
• Establish a knowledge storehouse of clients, referrals, REPs, presentations, and prospects
• Participate in forums related to the industry; conferences and client discussions as a representative of the company
• Determine cross-selling opportunities among different offices.
• Develop database of client relationship management and utilize the result to manage customers and the mailing lists
• Assist in the production of all marketing material designs and develop handle materials including company profile, events / program fliers, proposals etc.
• Market all the products and services of the Organization to the public
• Work individually or with teams to develop business proposals that is tailored to clients needs.

Education Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• First Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• At least 1-3 years sales/ marketing experience in either the telecommunications or FMCG sector
• Excellent Research and Writing skills
• Demonstrated accomplishment and skill in business development and client retention
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
• Strategic planning and Sales Skills
• Networking, Persuasion, Prospecting, Public speaking and deals Closing Skills.
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Territory and Market Management
• Excellent numeric and analytical skill

Remuneration
N120,000 - 150,000

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and candidates should submit one page personal profile and CV’s as a single word document to: recruitment@mal.com.ng

Note

• The subject of the mail should be the job title- Job Code.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.