Business Development Manager at Graceco Limited

Job Summary

• The position holder must be ambitious and energetic in order to help expand the business
• She / he will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to recommend and implement effective business strategy
• The position holder will drive sustainable growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with stakeholder.

Core Responsibilities

• Developing growth strategies and plans
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Increasing client base
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
• Negotiating with stakeholders
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Following industry trends locally and internationally
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements
• Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships.
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners.
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, and financials.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations.
• Examines risks and potentials for the business opportunities.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Enhances organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explores business opportunity to add value to job.

Education and Other Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc / HND in Management, Business Administration, Marketing and / or related field
• Possess about 3-5 years experience as a business development manager in the FMCG sector
• Applicant must be proficient in the use of MS suite.
• Applicant must be able to use Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• Applicant must have worked in sales or marketing for at least 2 year’s.
• Applicant must have relevant certification and training in business development.
• Applicant who resides within Ikeja, Agege, Ipaja, Otta, Alagbado and environs will have added advantage.

Person Specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great Communication and Influencing Skills
• Strong Analytical Thinking
• Excellent Organizational and Planning Skills.
• Great Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
• Ability to speak the local dialect of the area of application is an added advantage.
• Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

Job Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Leave allowance
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Professional Development.