Business Development Officer at Ojatee Consulting

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, expanding the company’s client base, and strengthening strategic partnerships. The role requires a commercially astute professional with a deep understanding of logistics services, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to convert opportunities into long-term profitable relationships.

Company Introduction

Our client is a proudly indigenously owned logistics service provider with over four decades of proven excellence in supporting both local and international businesses. Built on a foundation of reliability, innovation, and deep industry knowledge, the company has played a critical role in enabling seamless trade across borders and within Nigeria.

With a strong reputation for operational efficiency and customer-centric solutions, the organization continues to evolve with global logistics trends while remaining firmly rooted in local expertise. This is an opportunity to join a legacy brand that is not only trusted but actively shaping the future of logistics in Africa.

Role responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities across local and international markets
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline aligned with organizational growth targets
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
• Develop and execute business development strategies to increase market share
• Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals, presentations, and commercial bids
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements within approved limits
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Customer Service teams to ensure service excellence
• Monitor performance against revenue and growth targets and prepare management reports
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and client meetings

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
• Prior experience within the logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, or supply chain industry is highly desirable
• Experience handling corporate clients and complex commercial negotiations

Benefits

• Global networking opportunities
• Participation in global conferences
• Mobility Benefits
• Hybrid work options
• Employee assistance programs
• Sponsored professional certifications
• Performance bonuses
• Profit sharing
• Family medical coverage
• Life Insurance and more