Business Development Officer at Proten

Job Category: Business Development

Travel Required: Yes

Level: Entry

Will Train Applicant(s): No

Reports to: Managing Director

Job Description:

About the Role                                                                           

We are looking for a motivated, innovative and driven business development officer to develop and implement growth strategies for the achievement of revenue goals. Applicant should have the right blend of analytical talent and business know-how. Successful applicant should be a team player who not only understands how to identify a new market opportunity, but also knows what it takes to lead a team forward and realize that opportunity. We’re especially looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you’ll be expected to interact with shareholders, executives and clients on a daily basis.

Role and Responsibilities;

• Aggressive marketing (online and offline) of The Plectrum Hub and its service offerings.
• Generate business ideas, programs and opportunities that can better position the company in the coworking industry.
• Official representation of the CEO whenever occasion demands.
• Analyze current customer base, to identify potential sales opportunities
• Build strong relationships with customers, outside business contacts, and company stakeholders
• Review and communicate proposals and cost estimates to customers and stakeholders, negotiate timelines and budgets
• Develop and test unique business strategies and concepts
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction
• Stay up to date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and promotions
• Increase overall sales efficiency and profitability through excellent salesmanship
• Analyze current and past financial data, such as sales reports, and provide strategies to cut costs and increase revenue.
• Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities.
• Create and improve proposals for our existing and new clients.
• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
• Planning and preparing presentations (say hello to PowerPoint)
• Providing management with feedback

Qualification and Requirement:

• Minimum of 2:2 in Sciences or Social Sciences
• Must be social media savvy
• Male preferably
• Living in Ikeja or its environs will be an added advantage
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills, analytical, organized
• Creatively-minded, good at thinking ‘outside the box’
• Skills of persuasion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Top-notch analytical skills — you must have an eye for detail!
• The ability to travel to meet clients, attend conferences and research new markets as needed.