Business Development Executive at CITITRUST Development Partners Plc

Job ID: BDE63763
Location: Lagos or Ibadan
Job Type: Full Time or Contract

Responsibilities

• Identifying new sales leads
• Pitching products and/or services
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
• When it comes to the challenge of actually selling, other typical duties include:
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills
• To keep healthy relationships with clients, this mostly requires socialisation.
• Business development professionals are also obligated to write reports and provide feedback to upper management about what is and is not working.
• Other Duties assigned.

Educational Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have at least a B.Sc or HND from a reputable institution
• Should have at least 4-7 years’ experience In the real estate industry

Skills Required:

• Socially adept
• Good with numbers
• Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people
• Strong communication and IT fluency
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organization.