Job Summary
The Business Development Executive will play a critical role in expanding Shieldvase's presence across Abuja and surrounding regions. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering construction material market data, identifying high-demand products, engaging suppliers and truck operators, visiting construction sites, generating leads, promoting Shieldvase solutions, and producing actionable market reports.
This role requires extensive fieldwork and direct engagement with contractors, developers, suppliers, truck owners, and construction professionals
Key Responsibilities
Market Intelligence & Data Collection
- Collect current market prices of construction materials across Abuja and neighboring locations.
- Capture high-quality images and product information for construction materials.
- Upload and maintain accurate product information on the Shieldvase.io platform.
- Monitor market price fluctuations and identify pricing trends.
- Gather supplier information including contact details, inventory levels, and delivery capabilities.
- Conduct competitor analysis and monitor activities of other building material suppliers and marketplaces.
Construction Site Engagement
- Visit active construction sites daily to promote Shieldvase products and services.
- Introduce customers to Shieldvase features
- Smart Logistics Services
- Generate leads from builders, contractors, architects, project managers, and developers.
- Convert site visits into registered customers and active users.
Supplier Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Identify and onboard construction material suppliers.
- Build relationships with manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.
- Verify supplier credentials and product availability.
- Negotiate favorable pricing and partnership agreements.
- Maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
Logistics & Truck Network Development
- Collect logistics and transportation data from truck drivers and fleet operators.
- Build a database of trucks category
- Onboard truck operators and logistics partners onto the Shieldvase platform.
- Monitor logistics rates and transportation market conditions.
Product Discovery & Revenue Growth
- Identify high-value and high-demand construction materials suitable for listing on Shieldvase.
- Recommend new product categories that can drive platform growth.
- Analyze customer demand and market opportunities.
- Support implementation of new marketplace initiatives.
Reporting & Analytics
- Submit weekly market intelligence reports.
- Produce supplier onboarding reports.
- Prepare logistics network reports.
- Generate sales opportunity reports.
- Present market insights and growth recommendations to management.
- Maintain accurate CRM and business development records.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be measured on:
- Number of construction sites visited weekly.
- Number of suppliers onboarded monthly.
- Number of truck operators onboarded monthly.
- Number of product listings updated.
- Accuracy of market pricing data collected.
- Number of customer leads generated.
- Number of registered users acquired.
- Number of RFQs generated.
- Revenue opportunities identified.
- Weekly reporting quality and timeliness
Requirements
Education
- Diploma, HND, BSc, or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields.
Experience
- 1–5 years experience in business development, sales, field marketing, construction, logistics, procurement, or marketplace operations.
- Experience working within the construction industry is an advantage.
Skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build relationships with suppliers and contractors.
- Excellent data collection and reporting skills.
- Good understanding of Abuja and Envions construction markets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently in field environments.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Experience using mobile applications and digital platforms.
Additional Requirements
- Must own a smartphone.
- Must be willing to travel extensively within Abuja and surrounding areas.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is an advantage.
- Knowledge of construction materials is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-based incentives and commissions.
- Transportation allowance.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to help build one of Nigeria's leading construction technology platforms.
- Exposure to innovative PropTech and ConstructionTech solutions.
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