Business Development Manager at Virgin Forest Energy Limited

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify partnership opportunities
• Develop new relationships in an effort to grow the business and help the company expand while maintaining existing business
• Identify prospects and develop sales strategies to penetrate and get new accounts, including presentations and tenders.
• Lead the formulation, execution, and monitoring of the company's business development, market penetration strategies, and plans for enhancing business growth.
• Arrange business development meetings with prospective clients
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research to identify new business opportunities- markets and customer needs
• Generate leads and cold call prospective clients
• Assist in the preparation of bids/ proposals.
• Liaise with other business units; finance team, warehousing, and logistics, as needed
• Attend seminars, conferences, and events where appropriate
• Develop promotional strategy and activities

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-6 years' prior industry-related business development experience
• Robust and high-level contacts in the IOCs and E&P companies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies
• A good understanding of the oil and gas business environments and current trends
• Excellent relationship management skills

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive and negotiable Salary
• A comprehensive medical insurance and medical allowance
• Paid Time Off