Current Vacancies at Pistachio Associates

Pistachio Associates is an all round Business Development Services Provider offering Business Acceleration, Outsourced Financial Services and Technology Solutions to the Start ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SSME’S). Our company’s unique focus has made available, world class services to businesses existing at every stage of development accross industries. We aim to support SSME’s towards growth in both the top and bottom lines of their business performance and to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in allocation of resources.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Business Development Associate must be an energetic self-starter who can quickly grasp a startup company’s vision, develop specific tactical plans and begin implementation upon appropriate approvals.
• The candidate must be resourceful and able to develop a well-defined time management process in order to progress the vision of assigned companies.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee customer service and ensure regular contact with clients to maintain company’s relationship with them
• Search out and communicate with prospective clients towards creating new opportunities for business expansion
• Provide assistance in proposal writing for the organization
• Provide assistance in marketing literature development
• Develop and customize business reports, ensuring they meet with client’s needs
• Compose periodic sales reports, either weekly or monthly, and submit the reports to management
• Provide support in marketing literature and brochure development
• Support the organization in developing content for company’s website
• Maintain and establish service and products being offered by the organization
• Make the important cold calls to clients towards business development
• Qualify new prospects for the organization
• Arrange presentations and meetings among members of staff and with existing and prospective clients
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing, Engineering or Finance, with experience relating to new business development, marketing or sales.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work independently but within strategic framework
• Good business acumen
• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Can handle many projects/assignments at the same time
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Can handle many projects/assignments at the same time

Other Requirements:

• Must be efficient at utilizing computer-based tools (Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) to accomplish tasks and communicate with others.
• Light travel
• Efficient at email and telephone communication

Application Deadline 31st August, 2018.

Job Title: Web Programmer/Developer
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are looking for an outstanding Web Developer to be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our and clients websites.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling sites
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Cooperate with consultants to match visual design intent

Educational Requirements

• Consistent, proven writing talent (multiple well produced, big idea campaigns) 2-3+ years of relevant work experience in an agency/freelance environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional work experience.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven working experience in web programming
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Ruby on Rails
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.

Application Deadline 21st August, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s to: niyi@pistachioassociates.com