Business Development Graduate Trainee

About this role

Wanies Halburt Ltd is looking for a motivated graduate trainee to identify, engage, and close B2B business opportunities in Nigeria. The role focuses on generating leads, developing new business within corporate and enterprise markets, and converting opportunities into signed contracts and partnerships. The trainee will prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, build client relationships, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline to meet monthly targets. The position involves representing the company at industry events and delivering sales presentations and pitches to potential clients. It requires self-motivation, independence, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines."

What you would do

• Generate leads through various channels including industry search, referrals, cold calling, emails, client visits and other sales channels
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the corporate and enterprise market
• Convert qualified opportunities into signed contracts, purchase orders, framework agreements, and strategic partnerships
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and achieve monthly targets
• Represent the company at industry events, meetings, conferences, and networking engagements
• Deliver compelling sales presentations, pitches, and proposals to potential clients or partners
• Maintain accurate opportunity records and forecasts
• Submit weekly sales activity and pipeline reports

What they are asking for

• Minimum of HND or BSc in any relevant discipline
• Ability to generate leads and close B2B deals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop new business and achieve sales targets
• Self-motivated, confident and able to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and meet deadlines
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Sound decision and problem-solving skills
• Key competencies: Business Development, B2B Sales, Client Acquisition, Lead Generation, Negotiation & Closing, Relationship Management, Communication & Presentation Skills, Strategic Thinking, Time Management, Ability to engage senior executives and decision-makers

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