Business Development Consultant at Deep Blue Energy Services Limited

Description

Requires an understanding of the gas distribution business model and local knowledge of the business area, ability to establish new customers, develop commercial opportunities and secure Management’s commitment for mandates to agreements. This role requires a comprehensive knowledge of marketing strategy involving leading targeted campaigns, providing business and market intelligence as well as establishing and maintaining business relationships. Locations include Ota, Agbara, Abuja, PH, Ibadan etc. Deliverables

• Conduct marketing research and survey of industries to identify their current energy utilization and prospective gas utilization requirements
• Identifying and researching commercial opportunities in the Area
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for the Area
• Provide advice on market positioning, communications and other marketing issues
• Activate marketing efforts with the most effective methods and tools
• Develop and nurture long term relationships with internal and externalstakeholders
• Keep abreast of emerging local business trends and share best practices knowledge and insights.
• Find new customers by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Continuous communication and engagement with customers to understand their gas needs and work with the Business Development (BD) Adviser to address the needs.
• Responsible for facilitating the completion of new customer questionnaires.
• Present market capabilities and operations to potential customers.
• Monitor competition by supporting the gathering current marketplace information on pricing, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Keep Business Development (BD) Adviser updated by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Facilitate sales development by mapping potential opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of data analysis and market research
• Excellent People skills, self-motivated and driven
• Demonstrated experience as a sales or marketing consultant or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of marketing principles and best practices
• Capacity to effectively and creatively write proposals and reports
• Ability to think strategically and analytically
• Proficient in MS Office/Working knowledge of IT and marketing software
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Outcome oriented and results focused
• Strong personal Integrity