Business Development Manager at Leapworld Limited

General Description

The purpose of this position is to build the business strategy& development of the business/organization. The incumbent will also support the business in formulating and implementing business development and communications strategies to promote the organizations to external parties in Nigeria.  He/she will build and maintain healthy relationships with clients and articulate value, inspire and sell the future of the business to current and new clients. In addition, the incumbent will continue business process acumen with proven communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Bid search, identify new business development opportunities/ potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client’s business and equipment needs
• Prepare Expression of Interest and RFPs and follow up through mail, phone etc
• Expressions Of Interest [EOIs]& RFPs
• Develop and negotiate new business
• Act as a champion leader of the business/organization
• Review client suites with members of the organization
• Carry out regular and frequent communication with clients, follow up on proposals and monitor client satisfaction
• Deep understanding of clients business needs and objectives
• Strong ability to write and deliver proposals
• Define strategies to add value to the Business
• Be a leader able to lead a team
• Ability to negotiate and sell business  services
• Assist in the production of project briefs, business data analysis, project initiation documents, budgets, reports, presentations, talking points, concept notes and other business development support/related materials
• Participate and assist the CEO with business strategy formulation
• Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Senior Executive to achieve revenue goals.
• Develop business proposals for new and existing customers
• Create and improve proposals for our existing and new clients.
• Increase client base, maintain and  develop good working relationships with prospective clients 
• Contribute to public outreach/information material creation of the business products
• Participate in active networking, advocacy and effective communication of the business’ competencies
• Perform other duties as required and requested within the framework of your responsibilities or as assigned by the CEO.

Skills/Competencies:

• Lead and inspire the business team
• Exceptional Business Intelligence  and effective deployment of resources
• Inspire high standards
• Ability to contribute to profitable achievements
• Keep accurate records
• Team player and ability to inspire/motivate as team; excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and leads generation
• Ability to devise strategies across the organization
• Ability to execute strategies to successful revenue
• Accountability- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently and achieving targets
• Ability to multi task, work under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office( Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education: B.Sc in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Social Science or a relevant field

Class Degree: 2nd Class Upper

Experience: 4-7 years cognate experience; Previous experience in a consulting firm will be an asset.