Business Development Officer at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To Closely follow up and monitor the status of proposals, bids and RFQs,
• To continuously scan for business opportunities in the industry
• Promptly translate opportunities to tangible business
• To proactively source information, facilitate access to information, promptly and pragmatically coordinate information flow to Line Manager
• To drive aggressive business development activities across the industry

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prospect potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities.
• Present new products and services to improve existing relationships.
• Recognize opportunities for services, and opportunities that will result in sales.
• Submit and ensure data is accurate on weekly progress reports.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on 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 contracts/bids ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices, etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.

key performance indicator

• 90% Business opportunity success – win orders and get repeat business.  85% ratio of successful order to inquiries and 85% of customers submitting a repeat order in twelve (12) months.   100% profit projection actualization.
• 80% success of new business opportunities identified.
• Increased market share above 20%
• 24 hours responses to call for proposals, Quotes and RFPs.
• 90% successful budget management
• Zero complaints from clients– Anticipate, proactively and timely resolve concerns of a third party.  Resolve all complaints from the third party within 48 hours
• Total procedure and statutory compliant – 0% tolerance for non-compliant
• Continuous business improvement – 95% uninterrupted flow of the business process and internal transaction
• 48 hours resolution of Business Development operational administrative support issues from the time of receipt of the complaint

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate an energetic and clear strategic vision
• Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Organizational and planning skills to manage your own time and to meet deadlines and objectives

COMPETENCIES

• Planning & Organisation
• Attitude & Drive
• Strategic & Creative Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Teamwork

KEY INTERFACES

• Must have working relationships with Government Agencies and Regulatory authorities
• Must have 4-6 years working experience in Oil and Gas industry 
• Must not be more than 35 years .