Business Development Officer at Owens and Xley

Our client, a premium interior decoration company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Summary:

The Business Development Officer will source new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve quotas and will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services. Ultimately, you will boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth in the interior design sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a business development strategy focused on financial gain
• Arranging business development meetings with prospective clients.
• Develop a growth strategy focused on both financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry-level staff into valuable salespeople
• Qualifying leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities
• Contacting potential clients through cold calls and emails
• Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services]
• Customize product solutions to increase customer satisfaction
•  Report to the Managing Director on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results
• Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans
• Report and provide feedback to management using financial statistical data
•  Maintain and expand client database within your all assigned territory

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role in the decorative industry.
• Excellent Digital marketing knowledge
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in sales, marketing & customer experience support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office, excel, PowerPoint and CRM software
• Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and excellent organizational skills without supervision.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive and can handle uncertainty
• Excellent multitasking skills & Market knowledge
• Strong Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport.
• Time management and planning skills

Educational Qualification

BSC in Marketing, Business Management, or any related discipline
Experience

At least 1 year in a related role
Remuneration

 N70,000 monthly + commission on monthly target sales.