Business Development Officer

About this role

A full-time Business Development Officer in Lagos Island who will identify and win new clients for a range of professional services, manage the sales pipeline, and drive revenue growth. The role targets professionals with experience in business development and client relationship management, in a consulting or professional services environment.

What you would do

• Identify and secure new clients for audit, tax, accounting, advisory, consulting, HR and training services
• Generate qualified leads via networking, referrals, cold calls, emails and client visits
• Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Meet monthly, quarterly and annual client acquisition and revenue targets
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations and capability statements and follow up negotiations until deals close

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in business development, sales or marketing
• Experience in a professional services firm is an added advantage
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets
• Strong networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to identify opportunities and convert prospects into long-term clients

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