Business Development Manager at Growth Partner Intermediaries Limited

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets.
• Liaising with the Head of Commercial to develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction. This includes pricing and services.
• Familiarizing with the company's vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company's products and services
• Developing and implementing sales strategies, client service, and retention plans, and analyzing sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
• Cultivating strong relationships with new clients, while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Involved in the preparation of sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and threats.
• Prepare and present business proposals to potential customers.
• Liaise with the marketing unit on promotional strategy and activities.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching for the Business Development Team

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any related discipline (Management/Social Science field)
• Minimum of 7 years of business development and/or sales experience in an FMCG, 3rd party Logistics service provider, or any service delivery business. Business to Business (B2B) experience is significant.
• Nigeria network in Manufacturing and Retailing companies is essential.
• Proven track record of rapidly growing client base and Sales in a B2B environment
• Outstanding writing, presentation, and communications skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with an aptitude in fostering long-term relationships.
• Detail-oriented, logical, systematic, methodical, and highly organized.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to exert influence where necessary.
• Experience is Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations by using data and judgment that is consistent with company culture as well as standards, practices, policies, procedures, or governing law.

Salary
Negotiable.