Business Development Manager at Westfield Consulting

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• A Business Development Manager who will identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow.
• His work will involve project co-ordination, careful / strategic planning and positioning in the appropriate markets, and enhancing the operation of the business, position or reputation.

Responsibilities
As a business development manager, he will:

• Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets, seek out the appropriate contact in an organization.
• Maintain current client relationship and identifying areas for potential clients.
• Contact potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
• Coordinate Business projects and collaborate with team heads on delivering project proposals and write-ups.
• Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive.
• Think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
• Work strategically - carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes
• Draw up client contracts - depending on the size of company, this task may be completed by someone else or agreements may not be as formal
• Have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them.
• Ensure staff are on board throughout the organization, and understand the need for change and what is required of them.
• Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department.
• Liaise with the finance team, warehousing and logistics departments as appropriate.
• Seek ways of improving the way the business operates.

Requirements

• BSc / BA in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
• Proven work experience as a business development manager, executive or a relevant role
• Proven sales track record
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Proficiency in English
• Market knowledge
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Time management and planning skills.