Business Development Officer Job at Talenture Group

Talenture Group - Our client, Energi Talent Resourcing, is scaling fast and entering into a bold phase of success, and is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Officer

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Officer to accelerate growth within our Oil & Gas workforce and technical services
• This role is central to expanding revenue, deepening client penetrationand strategic expansion to position the firm beyond Nigeria into regional energy markets.
• This is not a passive sales position.
• You will influence opportunities before they formal entry into the market, shape bid strategy, lead tenders from concept to submission and position Energi Talent Resourcing as a trusted partner to operators, service companies and investors across the energy value chain.
• This is an ideal role for you if you confidently operate at the intersection of relationships, strategy and complete execution.

Responsibilities
Build Relationships & Spot Opportunities Early:

• Talk to clients before tenders are even released, understand what they really need and help shape how we position ourselves
• Actively look for new business opportunities across the Oil & Gas sector and not waiting for them to come to us
• Help us grow into new clients, new markets and investor-led projects.

Own the Bid Process from Start to Finish:

• Take charge of the full bid journey — from identifying the opportunity to submitting a strong, compliant proposal
• Pull together the right people, information and strategy to create proposals that stand out and win
• Work through pricing, commercial terms and potential risks to make sure our submissions are both competitive and profitable.

Work Across Teams to Deliver Strong Submissions:

• Partner closely with consultants, operations, finance, procurement and legal to ensure everything aligns
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors and partners to gather technical and commercial inputs
• Once we win, make sure there’s a smooth handover so the delivery team can execute seamlessly.

Stay Close to Industry & Stakeholders:

• Follow up on bids and opportunities with NipeX, NAPIMS and other relevant bodies
• Keep track of compliance requirements and ensure certifications and registrations are always up to date
• Support conversations with potential investors, clearly presenting our value and helping negotiate commercial terms.

Track Progress & Keep Improving:

• Monitor performance against growth targets and key metrics
• Lead reviews after each bid to identify what worked and what we can improve
• Keep proposal documents, client records and data organized and easy to access.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
• 1 - 2 years of experience in bidding, tendering, proposal management or business development
• Exposure to the Oil & Gas or Energy sector strongly preferred
• Appetite to continuously learn and stay ahead of industry trends
• Strong bid management capability
• Knowledge of NipeX, NAPIMS, DPR/NUPRC and local content frameworks
• Commercial acumen and negotiation confidence
• Highly structured and performance-driven mindset.

What You Bring:

• You communicate clearly and confidently whether in writing or in meetings and know how to make a persuasive commercial case
• You understand Nigeria’s onshore and offshore Oil & Gas regulatory landscape and how it impacts business decisions
• You’re comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and can influence conversations at that level
• You think analytically, pay attention to detail and don’t overlook the fine print
• You can manage deadlines and stay composed in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• You take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do
• You’re commercially minded, always looking for opportunities and thinking about growth
• You work well with others and build strong working relationships across teams
• You’re organized, disciplined and take ownership of your results.

Why work with Us

• Competitive industry aligned salary
• Energi Talent Resourcing is built for impact
• We work alongside energy operators, service companies and investors as strategic partners, helping them solve complex talent and advisory challenges that affect performance and growth.
• That means your work here won’t sit in the background. It will influence how we win clients, how we position in the market and how we scale beyond today’s footprint.
• This is an opportunity to contribute to something expanding where your ideas, relationships, and execution directly shape commercial success and long-term market relevance.