Job For Sales and Business Development Manager In A Luxury Gift Store

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Owens & Xley Consults - Our client, a Luxury Gift store in Lekki phase 1, Lagos State is looking to hire a competent candidate to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Sales and Business Development Manager Location: Lagos Job Descriptions

• The Sales and Business Development Manager will be responsible for promoting the products and services of the company.
• He or she will build market positions for the company by identifying, developing and negotiating business relationships that translate into sales.
• S/He will work to grow the client base of the company, foster client relationships and manage the corporate image of the company

Key Responsibilities

• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Work with the Lead Curator to generate and supervise the execution of marketing campaigns and plans
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors research, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Update and manage the company’s website and social media pages
• Provide weekly progress report, ensuring all data is accurately entered for the company’s knowledge management system.
• Carry out other business development functions as may be required by management
• Prospect for potential clients; build, grow and maintain these relationships into increased businesses for the company.
• Coordinate business development planning and work closely with teams especially sales to develop proposals for client meetings.
• Identify potential business opportunities and analyze trends in the company’s market space
• Work closely with the product team to meet consumer needs.
• Keep a profile of the current clientele of the business and regularly update the database
• Attend industry specific functions, such as conferences, fairs etc., and provide valuable feedback and information on market and creative trends.

Educational Qualification

• HND or B.Sc in Marketing, Business, Finance

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in the retail industry is a plus

Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes:

• Proficient user of MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
• Excellent project management skills
• Sociable and pleasant
• Keen eye for detail
• Have a deep desire to work in the children gifts and toys industry
• Confident and pleasant
• Loves a challenge
• Highly analytical, driven and focused.
• Prospecting and closing skills, sales mapping and planning, territory management, market knowledge, presentation skills,
• High level of professionalism;
• Able to develop strategic plans for sales; must be motivated to exceed sales targets.
• Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Networking, prospecting and persuasion skills with the ability to identify the needs and challenges of clients.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Salary Attractive     How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected]   Application Deadline 15th May, 2019.

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