Business Development Officer

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and articulate individual to join our team as a Business Development Support. Someone who is passionate about building a career in business development. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a persuasive attitude, and the ability to engage

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Support the business development team in identifying new business opportunities and prospective clients
• Assist in preparing and delivering compelling presentations and proposals to clients
• Initiate client interactions via calls, emails, and physical meetings to promote services
• Maintain a pipeline of potential business leads and follow up consistently
• Help manage and update CRM tools and client records
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic planning
• Participate in the planning and execution of business development campaigns
• Attend client meetings and take minutes, ensuring timely follow-up on action items
• Assist in preparing periodic reports and tracking KPIs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or any related field
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in sales, client engagement, marketing, or business development
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); fluent in English
• Strong ability to negotiate, persuade, and build relationships with prospects
• Confident, outgoing, and able to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn with a willingness to take initiative

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic business development environment
• Exposure to high-level strategy and client interactions
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities