Graduate Business Development Officer

Afrital was incorporated in 1991. Today, the company's activities span two key areas - our five menswear outlets (located in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja) trading in the name of Buckles; and our lighting and finishing fittings showrooms trading as Italfit.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Work closely with Business Development Manager to design and execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business growth.
• Drive “Request for quote” process with new prospects.
• Open business development dialog with strategic customers. Particular interest is to build a few large strategic accounts.
• Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
• Identify and attend trade shows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new business, and to market company's end-to-end
• To participate and where appropriate lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, business plans and operational policies and procedures for the division.
• To progress and complete identified tasks and projects as required in the business planning process.
• To maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• To ensure that appropriate performance information is available to report to Senior Management Team on performance against business objectives and financial targets.
• To undertake and manage research and ad-hoc special projects under the guidance of the Business Development Manager and Senior Management Team.
• Take part in audits of operational practices, in consultation with managers making recommendations and setting up systems designed to improve service delivery.
• Liaise as required with Corporate Officers to provide information or advice on the corporate best value/performance improvement process.
• Develop a management information strategy and action plan for development of the service and review as appropriate.
• Carry out and report on bench-marking exercises with other similar service providers as appropriate as directed by Senior Management Team comparing service delivery, performance and cost.
• Any other duties commensurate with the scope and nature of the post.

Requirements

• Degree in Management Sciences
• 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
• Strong English speaking
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills(oral/written/presentation).
• Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
• Possess solid presentation skills.
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