Business Development Supervisor Full Time

Job Title: Business Development Supervisor

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Business Development Supervisor Focuses on identifying and creating new business opportunities.
• Explores potential partnerships and collaborations.
• Expands the customer base.
• Conducting thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and industry trends.
• Analyzing competitors to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to identify gaps in the market that the company can exploit.
• Developing and implementing business development strategies that align with the company’s overall goals.
• Setting objectives and goals for business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Identifying potential clients and partners through networking, cold calling, attending industry events, and other means.
• Building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Establishing strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Understanding client needs and providing solutions that meet those needs.
• Preparing proposals, presentations, and contracts.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with clients to close deals.
• Working closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, and product development to ensure alignment and support in business development efforts.
• Collaborating with the legal and finance teams to ensure all deals comply with company policies and regulations.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of business development strategies.
• Preparing regular reports on business development activities and results for senior management.
• Utilizing CRM software to manage client information, track interactions, and streamline the sales process.
• Prepare and present necessary reports.

Education and experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required. An MBA or other advanced degree can be added advantage.
• Relevant work experience in sales, marketing, or business development is crucial.
• Experience in the industry in which the company operates (Civil Engineering Construction) can provide valuable insights and connections.

Required Competencies, knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for negotiating deals and building relationships.
• Ability to analyze market trends, financial data, and business metrics to make informed decisions.
• Strong sales acumen and the ability to negotiate favorable terms with clients.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for business growth.
• Strong networking skills to identify and connect with potential clients and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of financial principles and the ability to create budgets and financial projections.
• Ability to identify problems and develop effective solutions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: sme.hrleverageafrica@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.