Business Development Executive (Nigeria) at Infotrak Research and Consulting

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Market Research, Client Relationship Management, Sales Pipeline Management, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Research Industry Knowledge, Strategic Planning, Customer Needs Analysis, Competitor Analysis

Industry

Research Services

Description

Company Description Infotrak Research and Consulting is a full service research company that was founded in 2004 following the vision of the founder to provide the Pan African Market with suitable information solutions required to sustain the ever-growing economies in the continent. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Infotrak also has affiliate offices in Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and field contacts in more than 12 other countries in Sub Saharan Africa. The firm attributes its rapid growth to not only innovation, high level of professionalism and dynamism, but also on the excellent caliber of personnel who have been described by many as “Business minds who specialize in research”. Services provided include: Customer & Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Market Segmentation Studies, Brand Health checks, Consumer Usage and attitude studies, advertising awareness/impact surveys, advertising pre-post testing, media surveys, pricing studies, new product research, market feasibilities, formative research, perception surveys, KAP studies etc. Job Description Business Development Executive Role Summary: The Business Development Executive will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to improve the Company’s market position and achieve financial growth. This role involves developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance market presence, building key customer relationships, regular interactions with stakeholders, identifying business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and closing business deals, and maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions. Duties and Responsibilities:  Develop and implement growth strategies in line with the Company’s vision and mission.  Proactively identifying and qualifying new business leads and opportunities within the research and consulting industry.  Building and maintaining strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders, decision makers and clients to foster repeat business.  Conducting thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs and potential new markets for research services.  Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to enhance the Company’s market position.  Developing compelling presentations, demos and proposals that effectively showcase the Company’s research solutions.  Tracking and managing the entire sales pipeline, from initial contact to closing deals, and meeting monthly and annual sales targets.  Working closely with the technical and research teams to ensure solutions are tailored to client requirements.  Representing the Company at industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and network with potential clients.  Preparing regular reports on sales performance and forecasting future revenue. Qualifications Candidates must be citizens of the country they are applying to.  Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration, Marketing or a related field from a recognized institution.  Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in the research industry.  Proven track record of driving business growth and forming strategic partnerships.  Strong understanding of the research market, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.  Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.  Highly motivated and results oriented.  Strong organisational and time management skills.  Experience with market research and analysis.  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and work independently.  Strong presentation skills. Additional Information This job is full time job and the applicant must be willing to work outside of the country. If you meet the above requirements, send your CV with a cover letter and testimonials to the contact address provided. NB: Ladies are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Executive will create and implement strategies to improve the Company’s market position and achieve financial growth. This includes developing key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and maintaining knowledge of current market conditions.