Trainee Business Development Support Staff at O.K. Isokariari & Sons Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• This role is designed for a high-potential individual who is eager to learn the commercial side of the construction and engineering industry.
• The Trainee Business Development Support Staff will work closely with the Business Development Team Lead to identify new opportunities, support the bidding process, and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily newspapers, government portals, and industry platforms for new Tenders and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Conduct research on potential clients, competitors, and industry trends within the Nigerian construction landscape.
• Assist in the collation of mandatory corporate documents (COI, Tax Clearance, PenCom, ITF, etc.) for bid submissions.
• Help organize and package technical and financial proposals to ensure they meet the specific requirements of the client.
• Help maintain a library of "past project" portfolios and case studies to be used in future bids.
• Track the status of submitted bids and maintain an organized filing system for all BD activities.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly business development progress reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration,or a related field.
• NYSC members with high aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent Writing Skills: Ability to draft clear emails and assist in writing formal proposals.
• Research Ability: High proficiency in using the internet and professional networks (LinkedIn) to find information.
• Tech Savviness: Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint for presentations, and Excel for tracking).
• Attention to Detail: Critical for ensuring that tender documents are submitted without errors.
• Proactive Attitude: A "self-starter" who doesn't wait to be told what to do next.