Business Development Officer at eRecruiter Nigeria

Our client is a nationwide security services company that provides security guards for financial services companies nationwide. Currently established firmly in the Northern part of Nigeria, the company is keen to gain a foothold in Lagos and the South.

 Job Profile
Build and expand market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for clients by networking, direct marketing, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients. 
• Plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients.
• Develop rapport with new clients and provide support that will continually improve the relationship. 
• Grow and retain clients by presenting new solutions and services to them.
• Incorporate and sell diverse security solutions.
• Incorporate technology into security ideas.
• Foster new business drive by introducing technology into security services.
• Identify the decision makers within the prospective clients organization and build relationship with them. 
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and Company 's management.
• Work with the appropriate staff to ensure that prerequisites (e.g. pre-qualification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner. 
• Present to and consult with senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new delivery channels

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ business development experience preferrably within the Security Industry.
• Good sales experience
• Good knowledge of security industry
• Must possess a thirst for innovation and capacity to foster and drive technological ideas.
• Must be passionate about technology
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and analytical skills.
• Strong prospecting network and networking capacity
• Must be technology savvy and adept at versatile thinking
• Excellent communication (written and verbal).
• Good command of English
• Capable of working effectively and productively with team members from diverse cultural environments.