Business Development Officer at Franelta & Basbra Data Limited

Franelta & Basbra Data Limited is an innovative data-driven firm, which focuses on improving the nature of decision making of its clients, with such decisions ultimately leading to rewarding and sustainable solutions.

We at Franelta&Basbra are looking for an innovative and driven business development officer to join our growing team at our Market Action division, which is the alternative asset management vehicle at Franelta&Basbra Data Limited. This division is enabled by a rich data & analytics infrastructure and by employing a multi-manager approach, aims to provide investing partners with solid and sustainable risk-adjusted returns on their investments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The individual in this role would be responsible for indentifying sales leads, analyzing our customer base and current sales strategies and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability.
• We are seeking a candidate who is creatively-minded and eager to think outside the box when it comes to our customers and their needs.
• Candidates with a background in sales who are analytically minded and motivated will do well in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze current customer base, including portfolios to identify potential sales opportunities
• Build strong relationships with customers, outside business contacts, and company stakeholders
• Review and communicate proposals and cost estimates to customers and stakeholders
• Negotiate timelines and budgets
• Develop and test unique business strategies and concepts
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction
• Stay up to date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and promotions
• Increase overall sales efficiency and profitability through excellent salesmanship

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience in related field (example: 2 plus years in a sales or business development environment) will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Critical thinking skills, analytical, organized
• Creatively-minded, good at thinking 'outside the box'
• Skills of persuasion
• Computer skills
• Ability to travel when necessary to meet with customers and/or stakeholders and build business relationships
• Must be available full time

Compensation:

• Compensation package is competitive and largely commission based.
• You are paid based on the percentage of the sales you make in addition to fixed incentives.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV's to: [email protected]

Note: Only successful candidates would be notified for progression.