Business Development and Sales Jobs in Lagos today, Friday 13th July 2012

Business Development  and Sales Jobs in Lagos today, Friday 13th July 2012
A reputable manufacturing company urgently requires the services of following vacant job positions:

JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
- To increase business capacity by effectively marketing the company's product to new and potential customers
- Increase the profitability of the company
- Identify new products and new markets
- Conduct extensive market research
- Develop a situation analysis of the company including including strengths and weaknesses
- Actively seek out new and potential business
- Develop strategic business plan

In addition to the above requirement candidate must have 10 - 15 years relevant experience at a General Manager's level in public quoted company and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

JOB TITLE: SALES OFFICER
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements
- Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
- Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries
- Acting as a contact between a company and its company and its existing and potentials markets
- Gathering market and customer information
- Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers
- reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
- Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale
- Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions
- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person
- Attending team meeting and sharing best practices with colleagues.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or in any Social Sciences. Master in Business Administration and membership of any relevant professional certificate will be an added advantage.

Sound knowledge of Nigerian Business environment, analytical and effective communication skills. Ability to handle deadline and stress, resilient to criticism/rejection, understand customer needs, self confidence, determined, self motivated and professional. Good listeners, attention to details, service driven, influence, sincere and 24 hours on call approach.

How to Apply
Please forward your CV and credentials within 2 weeks of this advertisement

The Advertiser
P. O. Box 589
Apapa

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone only

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 23, 2012.