Business Development Manager at Beacongate Limited

Beacongate Limited, an HR consulting firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:  

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Opebi Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and promoting trade between countries. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of international trade, excellent business development skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities for the company in Nigeria, plan marketing strategies and support the formulation of a long-term business development strategy in the region.
• Market the company’s various economic development programs and lead its growth initiatives to expand outreach in Nigeria and West Africa.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including trade missions, exhibitions, and conferences
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trade opportunities and trends
• Follow-up with clients, track progress on opportunities and keep abreast of new developments in the market.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and relationship with key stakeholders, including government agencies, trade associations, and private sector companies.
• Develop access to top government officials, senior management level in private sector organizations and international multilateral agencies supporting trade and export development in Nigeria.
• Produce content, infographics, layouts, charts, and templates for proposals
• Create innovative and compelling PowerPoint presentations and support materials
• Maintain marketing databases and carry-out other duties as assigned.
• Develop and deliver trade promotion services, including market intelligence, trade leads, and business matchmaking
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including trade specialists, market researchers, and communications staff
• Represent the agency at trade events, conferences, and meetings
• Develop and manage budgets for business development initiatives
• Monitor and report on business development activities and results

Qualifications & Qualification

• Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Law, Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related field.
• At least five years of experience in business development at a reputable company in Nigeria.
• Demonstrable ability to interact with senior executives, developing and fostering key relationships at senior level in government, private sector and with international organizations in Africa.
• High degree of business acumen with evidence-based track record of success in business development, increasing company sales and securing contracts.
• Strong understanding of international trade agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent writing, marketing, communication (additional languages an asset), and negotiation skills. Able to write, edit and proofread proposal contents.
• Must display sound judgment, strong attention to detail, relate well with others, have a professional attitude, be well-organized, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Interest in economic development, international business, trade, and investment.
• Willingness to pursue career growth within the organization and assume higher responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of the time)

Salary Expectation
N500,000 Monthly gross

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.