Job Role: Business Development Specialist/Developer

Salary: 150-200k

Location: Lekki phase 1

Our client, an event planning company seeks to hire a Business Development Specialist who would be responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth and optimizing marketing strategies. The ideal candidate is required to play an administrative/Business Development Role, which will include but not limited to preparation of proposals, preparation of budget for presentations, responding to mails.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop effective presentations and proposals and be able to deliver these to decision makers.
• Participate in marketing activities to increase brand awareness and gain new clients
• Attend trade and public events for networking and to secure new business opportunities to create a pipeline of sales opportunities
• Create new businesses for the company and prepare presentation for business meetings with new clients
• Maintain valued client relationships
• Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.
•  Conduct business dealings with prospects in a way that creates a superior client/prospect experience to set the stage for future sales.
• Draft detailed proposals for prospective clients
• Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote the company.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3-4years experience in business development / sales gained within the event management industry or relevant field.
• Bachelors Degree in business, marketing or any relevant field.
• The ideal candidate is expected to possess strong graphic skills
• The ideal candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, proposal writing, documentation and presentation
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency
• Confident, smart and proactive
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, and handle uncertainty.