Business Development Officer in an Interior Decoration company

Owens and Xley Consults – Our client, a premium Interior Decoration company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Business Development Officer will source new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve quotas and will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services.
• Ultimately, you will boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth in the interior design sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a business development strategy focused on financial gain
• Arranging business development meetings with prospective clients.
• Develop a growth strategy focused on both financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry-level staff into valuable salespeople
• Qualifying leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities
• Contacting potential clients through cold calls and emails
• Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services]
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products / services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Customize product solutions to increase customer satisfaction
• Report to the Managing Director on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results
• Stay up-to-date with new products / services and new pricing / payment plans
• Report and provide feedback to management using financial statistical data
• Maintain and expand client database within your all assigned territory

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc. in Marketing, Business Management, or any related discipline

Experience:

• At least 1 year in a related role

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role in the decorative industry.
• Strong Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport.
• Time management and planning skills
• Excellent Digital marketing knowledge
• Proven sales track record
• Experience in sales, marketing & customer experience support is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office, excel, PowerPoint and CRM software
• Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and excellent organizational skills without supervision.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive and can handle uncertainty
• Excellent multitasking skills & Market knowledge

Remuneration
N70,000 monthly + commission on monthly target sales.

Deadline: 30th July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@owensxley.com with the “Job role” as the subject of the mail.