Business Development Manager

Lohi Consulting - Our client, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) was incorporated in 2006 with a mission to provide a national core infrastructure that facilitates internet operations in Nigeria to localize traffic as well as reduce internet routing costs. The organization seeks energetic and self-motivated personnel to fill a vacant position with the organization:

Job Position: Business Development Manager 
Job Location: Lagos 

Job Description
Business Development Manager: Reporting to the CEO, the Business Development Manager will be primarily responsible for:

• Coordinating the development and implementation of business development strategic plans and policies;
• Seeking new business opportunities for business growth and expansion;
• Promoting and maintaining excellent relationships with existing customers; providing after sales support to ensure customer retention;
• Meeting with customers and prospects to deliver presentation on business proposals ;
• Working with internal stakeholders to develop solutions that promote customer retention;
• Ensuring sales targets are met through marketing tactics;
• Keeping up to date with market trends, tracking competitors’ activities and customer needs;
• Keeping up to date with industry standards, development, trends and activities;
• Promoting company image and representing the company in industry matters;
• Preparation of tenders and relevant documents for bids;
• Conducting periodic surveys with customers and
• Carrying out other activities as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications, Attributes and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Business Administration/ Management, Marketing or related field with a minimum of Second Class Lower.
• Work experience in a highly professional, close-knit, team-focused environment.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in a related field.
• Ability to develop, define and articulate strategy business plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability of interact effectively with management, customers/partner organizations.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with company’s activities and industry
• Expertise in relationship management
• Unqualified candidates need not apply