Michael Stevens Consulting Job Vacancy : Business Development Consultant

Michael Stevens Consulting – Michael Stevens Consulting is an International Human Resource and Financial Management firm. Since its inception in 1991, Michael Stevens Consulting has become a leader in the provision of high value Human Resources and Business Advisory solutions to Multinationals, Corporate & Multilateral organizations & Governments. Our operational hubs are in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Accra Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Consultant

Location: Rivers

Details

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Consultant to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.
The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Job Description
The role of a business development consultant is associated with various tasks, duties, and responsibilities, some of which are listed below:

The ability to make both telephone and in person contact with potential leads
Evaluate company’s competition and its competitors
Analyze company’s business practices
Engage in research on how the company can improve in its offers
Develop new business models for the company
Prepare recommendations based on research already carried out
Analyze prevalent market conditions for company, clients and industry
Review and monitor strategies of the company as it regards sales, advertising, marketing, and other related fields of business
Prepare presentations for potential clients
Follow up meetings with clients – whether active or prospective ones
Create and update client profiles
Create opportunities for new product/ service by networking
Negotiate contracts as necessary
Conduct research on market trends of company’s products/services
Initiate strategies and plans for the company to reduce its losses and instead achieve increased profits
Create strategies for existing accounts to generate business
Play an important role in implementing products and service that will meet customer’s needs
Analyze company’s trends in terms of loss and develop plans and a system to correct such
Serve as company’s representation in trade associations and other promotional events
Serves as company’s liaison with its personnel as it has to do with business potentials; opportunities, and problem resolution
Prepare reports as often as requested
Generate leads through effective management of sales process of the company.
Ensure satisfaction of customers
Help design and develop products, services, and tools for client companies

Requirements

B.Sc/HND in the Social Sciences/Arts/Management Sciences
Minimum of 5 years post graduation experience preferably in a Consulting firm or services related sector.

Desired Skills:

Reading/writing business plans
Ability to be persuasive
Ability to pay attention to details
Effective networking skills
Ability to maintain customer relationships effectively; which includes tackling difficult clients and their issues
Knowledge of procedures, involving business and administration
Ability work without being supervised
Effective interpersonal relationships skills
Strong analytical skills
Good research skills
Strong communication skills are needed to correspond with affiliates and clients effectively both in writing and in speaking
Ability to be creative and innovative in handling situations
Ability to work under extreme pressure and still remain effective
Ability to meet up with deadlines
Possess strong marketing skills
Ability to effectively work with priorities
Ability to manage and analyze data
Ability to make independent and yet effective decisions
Ability to work with people
Computer literacy: must have a EXPERT knowledge of how to use the OFFICE SUITE