Business Development & Executive Assistant

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and results-driven Business Development & Executive Support Officer to support our marketing, client engagement, and executive activities.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Internship & Graduate - Flexible Hours Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Make outbound and follow-up calls to prospective and existing clients.
• Generate, identify, and follow up on business leads and opportunities.
• Support marketing campaigns, promotions, and client acquisition activities.
• Communicate with prospects and clients through phone calls, WhatsApp, email, and other approved channels.
• Provide timely follow-up on enquiries, proposals, meetings, and potential business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, appointments, and follow-up activities.
• Assist management with scheduling meetings, appointments, calls, and business engagements.
• Provide general executive and administrative support as required.
• Prepare basic correspondence, reports, presentations, and business documents when necessary.
• Assist with the coordination and organization of trainings, seminars, workshops, and other company programs.
• Attend selected trainings, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, and business events on behalf of or alongside management.
• Support participant or client registration, confirmation, and follow-up for company events and programs.
• Help maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, prospects, and other stakeholders.
• Carry out basic market research and identify potential clients, organizations, and partnership opportunities.
• Support social media and digital marketing activities where required.
• Monitor assigned tasks and ensure important follow-ups and deadlines are not missed.
• Represent the organization professionally and maintain confidentiality when handling company or executive information.
• Perform other relevant business development, marketing, and executive support duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience
• A minimum of a degree in a related field
• The ideal candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, good telephone etiquette, confidence when dealing with prospects, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The candidate should also be organized, dependable, persuasive, comfortable with digital tools, and willing to learn.
• Previous experience in marketing, sales, business development, customer service, administration, or executive assistance will be an advantage.