Business Development Executive at Entrepreneurship Promotions Academy International (EPAI)

Entrepreneurship Promotions Academy International (EPAI) is a unique professional organization established for the purpose of promoting entrepreneurship development and helping entrepreneurs in establishment and management of viable business entities that are sustainable for economic independence.

EPA International encourages higher income generation, youth and women empowerment. We use our programs to create awareness and encourage self-employment, wealth creation and financial freedom in the Nigerian economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Description

Our growing company is in need of an experienced and resourceful Business Development Executive to develop and implement growth opportunities in existing and new markets
We are searching for a professional that have a solid track record of creating long-term value for organizations
First and foremost, we are looking for a leader who understands how to leverage real data and capitalize on business trends and opportunities. We are looking for a manager who is customer-obsessed and ready to take our training academy to profitable heights
The successful candidate should be a self – starter, have strong communication and leadership skills. He/she will be responsible for overall effectiveness of the training academy ensuring that the training academy meets its set financial targets
The successful candidate will Oversee the marketing functions, including development and achievement of plans and strategies for marketing, communications and technology. Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization through the executive team management processes.

Education

B.Sc. or B.A Degree in Business, Education or any other relevant discipline or professional qualification in Accounting, Banking, Taxation etc.
Master’s Degree; Business and Marketing majors will be an added advantage
4 years’ sales and marketing experience in training / learning & development/ consultancy sector (At least 3 years’ as a Manager).

Knowledge and Requirements:

Proven experience as Business Development/Marketing/SALES in Training companies
Customer focused and Strategic mindset
Strong negotiating skills, interpersonal and influencing skills with proven end results
Self-motivated, energetic and target driven
Strong and verifiable written skills with excellent grammar
Tested organizational abilities
Presentation skills and well groomed personality.
Willingness to conduct cold-calls and sales pitches & presentations
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.)
Marketing management and strategic planning
Ability to develop and administer marketing program
Experience in designing and executing successful training programs
Good technical proficiency.