Business Development Officer at Eta-Zuma Group W/A Limited

Location: Gudu, Abuja

Responsibilities

• Analyze the current customer base, including portfolios and rolodexes, to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers, outside business contacts, and company stakeholders.
• Review and communicate proposals and cost estimates to customers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate timelines and budgets.
• Develop and test unique business strategies and concepts.
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction.
• Stay up to date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and promotions.
• Increase overall sales efficiency and profitability through excellent salesmanship.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years practical work experience in business development.
• Equivalent experience in related field acceptable as well (example: five-plus years in a sales or business development environment).
• Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SalesForce a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Critical thinking skills, analytical, organized.
• Creatively-minded, good at thinking ‘outside the box’.
• Skills of persuasion.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to travel when necessary to meet with customers and/or stakeholders and build business relationships.
• Must be available full time.