Business Development Executive at IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited

Job Roles and Responsibilities

The role of a Business Development Executive is to drive sales and growth efforts by contributing to new customer acquisition. He/she should be able to provide ideas to attract new clients and keep management updated about marketplace and competitor activity. Your primary role and responsibilities as a Business Development Executive include:

• research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets
•  Have and build appropriate contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
• Keep prospective client database updated, setting up meeting (cold call, virtual and face to face)
• Plan, prepare and present business proposals, presentation ppt. webinars and product demo
• Maintain knowledge of all product and service offerings of the company
• Overseeing the development of marketing literature and organization digital presence including LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
• Create sales campaign and plan sales pipeline
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.

Competencies and Skills Required

• A good knowledge of Data Protection Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security and Information Security Management System. A Professional certification in any of these will be an added advantage
• Must be very confident and possess strong customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent use of social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube)
• Must have good negotiation skills
• Must be able to create and deliver good presentations and webinars
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented and an active listener
• Ability to work under pressure