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Business Development Manager
About this role
A Lagos-based transport company is looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to drive revenue, win new clients and build strategic partnerships. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, securing corporate transport contracts and expanding market presence, while ensuring service delivery aligns with client expectations. The successful candidate will develop strategies, manage relationships with key clients and partners, and provide regular sales and market reports. The employer emphasises a professional, results-driven approach to growth in the transportation and mobility sector.
What you would do
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets
- Identify and acquire new customers including corporations, travel agencies and logistics firms
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners and industry stakeholders
- Identify and secure corporate transportation contracts and related revenue opportunities
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to spot trends and opportunities
- Prepare proposals, presentations, quotations and commercial agreements
- Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure profitability and sustainable growth
- Develop and implement marketing initiatives to boost brand visibility and market share
- Coordinate with Operations to ensure service delivery meets client expectations
- Monitor sales performance and prepare reports on pipeline, revenue and market expansion
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales or commercial management
- Proven track record of acquiring clients, securing contracts and meeting revenue targets
- Strong understanding of corporate sales, B2B marketing, negotiation and client relationship management
- Established networks in transportation, logistics or corporate sectors is an advantage
- Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM or sales management tools
- Strong commercial awareness, initiative, integrity and results orientation
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