Business Development Officer at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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 opportunities.
• To proactively source information, facilitate access to information, promptly and pragmatically coordinate information flow to Line Manager.
• Drive aggressive business development activities across the industry
• Prospect potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities.
• 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.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
• Sales Intelligent data gathering
• Identifying opportunities for bid submissions and raising them with the Business Development Manager
• Monitor online submission of bid packages through NIPEX Joint Qualification System (NJQS) portal, Ariba, other E-procurement platforms, or Physical Submission to the client office is done on time and within the agreed tender preparation budget.
• Assist the BDM to follow up bids

Qualification requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, any related field.
• Proven experience of a minimum of 5 – 7 years in Business Development within the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of client management and relationship building.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to create new relationships.
• Expertise using platforms like NIPEX, Ariba, and other tender submission systems for managing bids and RFQs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and other proposal management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.