Business Development Officer at Pivotage Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities.
• Present new products and services to improve existing relationships.
• Recognize opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales.
• Submit and ensure data is accurate on weekly progress reports.
• Attend industry functions, including conferences and association events, and contribute information and feedback on upcoming market trends.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Prepare contracts/bids ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Requirements
A suitable candidate must;

• Have good organizational skills
• Have reporting and analyzing skills
• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Have excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Have minimum of B.Sc. in Business Administration or any related field
• Have minimum of 2 years marketing or sales experience
• Be able to handle pressures and meet deadlines
• Have in-depth knowledge of the industry and current events
• Be proficient in the use of MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Experience in a Marine Services Company will be an added advantage