Business Development Executive

Ellae is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning branding and communications agency, set center stage in Lagos, Nigeria. We blend intelligent creativity with a sincere collaborative approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Executive
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Successful candidate will be responsible for expand our clientele. You will be the f of Ellae and will be dedicated to create and apply effective business strategies to drive sustainable financial growth through bosting revenue and forging strong relationships with clients.

Description

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on revenue generation and client satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and client needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare client contracts ensuring adherence to Ellae’s guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
• Research market trends and competition of clients
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients, maintain digital and physical records of invoices and contracts.
• Respond to RFP's, develop presentations for new businesses, quarterly and annual plans,
• and implementation of those plans.
• Develop and deliver the strategy for new business development, marketing and client
• acquisition, appropriate to need and responsive to opportunity
• Attending industry events and conferences in order to generate business leads

Knowledge Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, Advertising or related field.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g. knowledge of a CRM tool), Docs, Slides and Sheets) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel)
• Strong (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build relationships
• Required Experience: 2 - 3 year(s).

Skill Requirement:

• Excellent business sense and socially adept
• Good time management ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• An extremely positive attitude and good negotiating skills
• Good understanding of the principles of marketing
• The capacity to set and meet targets
• Good communication and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events

Salary
Competitive.