Business Development Executive at Dajo Energy

Job Description:

• The Business Development Executive is responsible for driving business growth by identifying and developing new market opportunities and building strong relationships with potential and existing clients. This position requires a blend of strategic planning, sales and market research.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, market trends, and partnerships
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve business growth targets.
• Analyze market competition and identify areas for company advantage.
• Analyze customer data and feedback to enhance service delivery and develop targeted solutions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Identify client needs and tailor solutions to meet those needs.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients.
• Provide an analytical report for the development and execution of the business case, including feasibility studies and financial projections
• Provide regular reports to the management team.
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., operations, finance) to align business development efforts, that drives customer acquisition, retention and revenue growth
• Develop financial models to support project evaluation, budgeting, and investment decisions, ensuring accurate projections and data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor project costs, performance metrics, and adherence to financial plans, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain financial health.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities for renewable energy initiatives, including preparing detailed proposals and complying with reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with funding criteria and organizational goals.
• Design and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies utilizing financial, regulatory and market insights, ensuring the long-term success and stability of projects.
• Assess both current and future projects, performing scenario analyses to uncover potential risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and maximizing project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with grant agencies, donors and partners, fostering collaborations that enhance funding prospects and project success
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote the company’s brand and services

Requirements:

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Renewable Energy, Sales or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years experience in business development in an oil and gas servicing company (Experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong data analysis with proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and familiarity with analytical platforms such as Power BI or other related software.
• Familiarity with grant application processes, budgeting, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to build flexible and comprehensive reporting template
• Goal-oriented, and teamwork