Business Development Manager

JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Lagos

Compensation: Basic Salary of NGN200, 000.00 monthly + 5/10% commission on sales.

About Company: Our client is a foremost African games company with rights to internationally branded educational board games customized for Africa s markets.

The company currently seeks to hire a highly driven Business Development Executive to drive sales and marketing activities for the company. The ideal individual for the position must be self motivated and result driven, with strong commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities Includes;

Sales

Devise and implement promotional programme

Drive online advertising sales

Collaboration with the companys internal Marketing team

Ensure that accurate records are kept including regular reporting of activity and performance against sales targets

Dealing with sales, stock checks and quarterly takes

Closely working with upper management to mine / nurture / close key account deals/sponsors that will drive revenues

Product positioning which includes pricing, distribution, branding etc

Distribution

Develop a sales strategy for the acquisition of distribution partners

Building and maintaining a network of consumer/vendor contacts

Understand the key points between Customer Order Fulfillment, Distribution cost to serve, and Transportation to create cost effective customer relationships and ensure SLA s are being met

Products inventory management to support distribution process

Logistics

Negotiating delivery contracts with courier companies

Managing the importation process for on-time delivery of all shipments

Check and implement correct processes and procedures for the company

Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods

Develop strategic response to external influence on business such as legislation, fuel cost and environmental pressures.

Controlling and coordinating the order phase to ensure it aligns with the information systems/record.

Develop order management processes, ensuring that customer satisfaction and an efficient supply chain are met.

Requirements

Must have a first degree in any relevant discipline

Minimum 3-5 years experience in distribution and sales

Strong evidence of Business Development cold calling, targeting new markets, innovative & creative approach

Self-motivated, able to work independently

Effective management & reporting of Sales Pipeline

Fluent in English written and spoken

Proper use of Microsoft Office programs

Highly motivated and communicative competence

Strong result and goal orientation

Networked, entrepreneurial thinking

Ability to take on additional responsibilities where required.

Benefits

Basic Salary of NGN200, 000.00 monthly + 5/10% commission on sales.