Business Development Executive at Total Secure Nigeria

Job Description

• A business development executive is responsible for researching and pursuing new business leads for the growth of the business.
• The role involves active coordination across teams and demands exceptional inter-personal skills.
• The executive is expected to work on new business proposals and presentations which are a persuasive representation of our organisations products/services.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• The role of a Business Development Executive is to assist the organisations sales and growth efforts by contributing to new customer acquisition. He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep the senior management updated about marketplace and competitor activity.

The primary role and responsibilities of a Business Development Executive include:

• Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
• Keep prospective client database updated
• Make cold calls for new business leads
• Support in writing new business proposals
• Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company
• Arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.
• Oversee the sales process to attract new clients.
• Work with senior team members to identify and manage risks.
• Maintain fruitful relationships with clients and address their needs effectively.
• Research and identify new market opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver pitches to potential investors.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of 6 years experience on the same role.
• Must have experience, working in a highly commercial organization.
• Must have knowledge of security equipment.
• Ability to develop good relationships with current and potential clients.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in project management and/or sales.
• Knowledge of productivity tools and software.
• High attention to detail and a focus on fact-based decision making.