Business Development Manager at Virgin Forest Energy Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Business Development Manager to join our team.
• Experience working in the oil and gas industry and strong leadership skills are expected.
• 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