Business Development & Marketing Officer at International Facilities Services Limited

International Facilities Services Limited is an international facilities management company operating global standards to wide range of clients in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the Middle East.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development & Marketing Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Level: Mid level

Job Summary

• Our subsidiary is a leading cleaning company seeking an exceptional sales and marketing professional to work in the marketing function of the business.
• The successful candidate will be expected to attract new business and contracts for the company in Lagos, Abuja, Portharcourt and other leading cities in the Country

Job Purpose

• The Business Development Executive is responsible for providing a sales/marketing function that is focused on maintaining and growing the business unit’s customer base through effective sales strategies and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of Sales and Business Development in the business in compliance with the company’s business strategy:
• Implementing Sales & Business Development strategies to ensure revenue growth.
• Identification of potential new business opportunities through consultation and cooperation with operational management, planned prospecting, leads, cold calling, tender notices.
• Knowledge and understanding of RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and tender management.
• Arrange and conduct meetings with new and existing business prospects, in conjunction with operational management where appropriate, market the company’s integrated security solutions.
• Conduct / arrange site surveys identify risks and develop appropriate solution to meet customer needs.
• Prepare and submit sales proposals / tenders to prospective customers. Where necessary, prepare and conduct sales presentation.
• In consultation with the Head of Sales, ensure that annual contract escalations of existing customers are finalised.
• Ensure smooth liaison between Sales and Operations in order to harmonise sales and service delivery.

Requirements

• Prospective candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree Marketing or its equivalent; an MBA or MSC will be an added advantage.
• The candidate, who must be experienced in business-to-business selling, should possess excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are absolutely essential for this position.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience in a cleaning company is considered essential

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2020.