Job Title: Business Development Manager (BDM)
Location: Kogi
Job type: Full time
Job Description
- We are recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities, expand the company's customer base, and drive revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, customers, distributors, and strategic partnerships.
- Generate leads and convert prospects into active customers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, customer needs, and market trends.
- Develop strategies for market expansion and increased product penetration.
- Prepare business proposals, presentations, and commercial offers where required.
- Negotiate business terms with customers and partners within approved company guidelines.
- Work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to achieve business growth objectives.
- Monitor competitors and provide Management with relevant market intelligence.
- Develop and maintain a healthy business development pipeline.
- Prepare periodic reports on business development activities, leads, conversions, revenue, and market opportunities.
- Follow up on prospective customers and ensure effective conversion of leads.
- Identify underperforming markets and develop strategies for improvement.
- Support the development of new products, routes to market, and distribution channels.
- Maintain strong relationships with major accounts and strategic customers.
- Participate in business meetings, exhibitions, trade events, and customer engagements when required.
- Ensure all business development activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of B.Sc. in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management, or a related role.
- FMCG, distribution, retail, or related industry experience is highly desirable.
- Strong sales, negotiation, networking, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
- Strong analytical and commercial awareness.
- Ability to work independently and deliver measurable business results.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: embltdrecruitment2025@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
