Welcome to GTV Nigeria: Graduate Business Development Officers at Afrital Limited

Afrital was incorporated in 1991. Today, the company's activities span two key areas - our five menswear outlets (located in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja) trading in the name of Buckles; and our lighting and finishing fittings showrooms trading as Italfit.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

Work closely with Business Development Manager to design and execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business growth.
Drive “Request for quote” process with new prospects.
Open business development dialog with strategic customers. Particular interest is to build a few large strategic accounts.
Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
Identify and attend trade shows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new business, and to market company's end-to-end
To participate and where appropriate lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, business plans and operational policies and procedures for the division.
To progress and complete identified tasks and projects as required in the business planning process.
To maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
To ensure that appropriate performance information is available to report to Senior Management Team on performance against business objectives and financial targets.
To undertake and manage research and ad-hoc special projects under the guidance of the Business Development Manager and Senior Management Team.
Take part in audits of operational practices, in consultation with managers making recommendations and setting up systems designed to improve service delivery.
Liaise as required with Corporate Officers to provide information or advice on the corporate best value/performance improvement process.
Develop a management information strategy and action plan for development of the service and review as appropriate.
Carry out and report on bench-marking exercises with other similar service providers as appropriate as directed by Senior Management Team comparing service delivery, performance and cost.
Any other duties commensurate with the scope and nature of the post.

Requirements

Degree in Management Sciences
1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
Strong English speaking
Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills(oral/written/presentation).
Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
Possess solid presentation skills.