Female Business Development Officer at RyteGate Technologies

The Business Development Officer will coordinate with the Marketing team, company executives, and sales & marketing professionals to review current market trends, analyze and identify opportunities, create, and apply effective sales strategies that will drive sustainable financial growth. We are seeking a candidate who is creatively minded and eager to think outside the box when it comes to closing deals and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Setting goals and developing a growth strategy focused on financial gain and business and revenue growth.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and strategies to meet the targeted prospects (Federal and state government, private sectors, and individuals).
• Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle.
• Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients.
• Setting goals for the business development team and developing strategies to meet those goals.
• Training business development staff, developing entry-level staff into valuable salespeople and attending conferences and industry events across Lagos metropolis.
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients and present proposals for our IT products.
• Promote the company’s products/services, addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching and tendering proposals for deals, related events, and publications.
• Stay current on company best practices, policies, product knowledge, training, pricing, and promotions.
• Brainstorming with the business development team to create new project strategies and proposals.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a business development specialist in an IT solution and software company or a relevant role.
• Skills required include communication, organization, time management, excellent networking skills, and technical and strong computer usage.
• Experience in customer support is a plus.
• Strong ability to build rapport and close deals.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player, and negotiation skills.
• Eager to expand the company with new sales, clients, and territories.
• Able to analyze data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Experienced at preparing and presenting quarterly goals and achievement plans.
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
• A female is preferred for gender balance with the BDO team.

Preferred Candidate

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 2 Years working with information technology and software solution firms.

Education:

• B.Sc/BA in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or relevant field.