Business Development Manager - Technical at ABL Group

Description 

• Are you passionate about technology and developing business? Do you have solid commercial and technical aptitude and skills in the Offshore, Marine, Oil & Gas industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 
• We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Nigeria Office to drive our service-line growth in country. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for identifying key opportunities, clients, projects and the technical capabilities required to grow the business in Nigeria.

What you will be Doing

• As our Business Development Manager, your role revolves around two main areas of responsibility – firstly you will a have key role in driving the strategic growth plans of the ABL Group in the country. 
• The second part of the role will involve project delivery work: Marine Warranty; Marine Operations, Assurance & Consultancy and or Asset Integrity Management.

In addition, you will:

• Maintain and develop relationships new, existing clients.
• Conduct hands-on Marine Warranty, Assurance & Consultancy and Asset Integrity Management projects.
• Support the Regional Management Team across all of ABL’s service lines.
• Manage and prepare tenders and proposals.
• The role is based in Lagos, and the incumbent must have the right to work and reside in Nigeria. Travel with short notice locally and globally for periods of time will be required to support our projects 

Requirements
What we are looking for:

• The successful candidate will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.

In Addition, you will have: 

• Degree qualification in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ten years professional experience with relevant expertise in offshore marine operations, maritime and asset integrity management.
• Sound knowledge of industry of relevant standards and codes and the ability to apply standards to relevant operations.
• Proven experience of delivering MWS / marine consultancy projects will be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills, a strong team player with a proactive approach.
• Excellent command in spoken and written English.
• Well organized and self-directed, proactive and insightful.

Benefits
What is in it for you?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.