Business Development Officer
Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the renewable energy market.
- Generate qualified leads through networking, market research, referrals, field engagements, and corporate outreach.
- Identify potential customers and convert prospects into paying clients.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales, revenue, and market share.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations, and sales pitches.
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships with businesses, property developers, contractors, and other relevant organizations.
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify industry trends and business opportunities.
- Collaborate with the sales and technical teams to understand customer needs and recommend suitable energy solutions.
- Maintain an updated sales pipeline and follow up on leads, proposals, and negotiations.
- Prepare regular reports on business development activities, sales performance, and market opportunities.
- Work towards achieving assigned sales and business development targets.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role.
- Experience in the renewable energy, solar, or power solutions industry is an added advantage.
- Proven ability to generate leads, acquire clients, negotiate, and close deals.
- Good understanding of sales strategies, market research, and customer relationship management.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong networking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with CRM tools is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet set targets.
- Willingness to attend client meetings and undertake field engagements when required.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills.
- Results-oriented and proactive approach.
- Relationship management and networking.
- Accountability and ownership mentality.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Remuneration: NGN 180,000 - 250,000 monthly