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 Manager
Reference Code: MAL/MTN ENTERPRISE SME -ENSDC/BDM012 Location: Enugu
Department: Business development
Reports to: General Manager
Summary
Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Business Development Manager is responsible for leading and improving the Organizations market position to achieve substantial financial growth.
S/He will develop and implement 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
Lead the business development arm of the organization and ensure that all revenue targets of all products and services are duly met.
Plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the organization
Strategically plan, develop and implement pipeline for new business to flow into the organization.
Have a thorough knowledge of the market, the solutions/services the organization can provide and the organizations competitors
Interface, develop and maintain rapport with new and existing clients and also market the products and services of the organization to the public.
Market all the products and services of the Organization to the public
Supervise and support the production of all marketing material designs and develop handle materials including company profile, events/program fliers, proposals etc.
Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, adverting or any other means of generating interest from potential clients
Grow and retain existing accounts and client base by presenting new solutions and services to clients.
Drive the business development unit of the organization to meet specific target.
Keep a database of all clients, product or service offered to them while maintaining a comprehensive report of all clients for review as directed from time to time
Support the development and implementation the organization’s public relations program, to include internal and external publications (e.g. newsletters, client alerts, greeting cards, etc.) that enhance public awareness of the organization
Lead in the development of marketing plans and strategies
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 3-5 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 and Sales planning
Excellent sales skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
Networking, Persuasion, Prospecting, Public speaking and Closing Skills.
Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Identification of clients’ needs and challenges
Ability to meet target goals
Territory and Market Management
Customer relations management
Excellent numeric and analytical skill
Application Closing Date
6th July, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and candidates should submit a one page personal profile and CVs as a single word document to: [email protected]
Note
The subject of the mail should be the job title- Job Code.