Business Development Officer at Rhizome Consulting

About the Organisation – Our client is an energy trading company with a downstream network delivering support solutions in the energy industry

Summary

The position holder will improve the organisation’s market position and achieve financial growth. S/he defines long-term organisational business goals, builds and manages key relationships, identifies and develops business opportunities. S/he will be client and profit-oriented and will possess extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close revenue-generating opportunities related to the Oil and Gas Service industry from new and existing clients by analysing requirements, potential for revenue growth and evaluating options
• Forecast likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and monitor stock levels.
• Assist to manage contracts with Government Agencies, Oil trading companies and Industry Stakeholders.
• Maintain strategic relationships to ensure the delivery of both short-term and long-term value.
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction in all dealings with stakeholders and counterparties.
• Identify potential suppliers and manage existing suppliers; build and maintain good working relationships.
• Negotiate and secure cost-efficient contracts for supplies and other product and service requirements.
• Monitor vendor agreements, vendor performance requirements and product performance expectations.
• Perform other duties assigned

Educational Requirement

• A university degree (minimum of second class lower)

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Minimum of 2 years related experience with proven business development track record
• Customer and Relationship Management
• Government and Public Relations
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Project Management skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in the use of Ms Office applications