About this role
Option Financial Services (OFS) seeks a proactive Business Development Officer for its Lagos team to drive growth by sourcing new clients and promoting tax consulting services. The role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with individuals and corporate organisations, promoting tax advisory, compliance, audit support and relief services, and delivering proposals to prospective clients. The candidate should have a background in business development, sales or client relationship management, preferably within financial, tax or professional services sectors. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, generating leads, meeting revenue targets, preparing reports, and collaborating with the technical team on tailored client solutions. The employer operates in the financial/services sector with a focus on tax-related consulting and related services.
What you would do
- Identify new business opportunities for tax consulting services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with corporate and individual clients.
- Promote tax advisory, tax compliance, audit support and tax relief services.
- Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
- Generate qualified leads and convert them into long-term relationships.
- Collaborate with the technical team to develop tailored client solutions.
- Conduct market research and monitor industry trends.
- Achieve agreed sales and revenue targets.
- Prepare periodic business development and sales reports.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in business development, sales or client relationship management.
- Experience in tax consulting, financial services, professional services or B2B sales is beneficial.
- Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships and close business opportunities.
- Self-motivated, target-driven and results-oriented.
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