Business Development Manager (Oil &Gas)

at  Phillips Consulting NG

Description
Our client, a foremost organisation in Nigeria’s oil, gas, and energy sectors, is seeking a multi-talented and self-motivated Business Development Manager to manage the organisation’s business unit.

Manage and drive portfolio profitability and growth required to achieve industry success
Identify and create coordinated business development opportunities
Support the organisation in driving business development vision, strategy, plans, and programs required to achieve objectives.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities and market trends within the energy industry.
Identify, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with key industry players.
Drive sales initiatives to increase revenue, including negotiating contracts and closing deals.
Prepare and present business proposals, bids, and tenders to potential clients and partners.
Monitor and analyse competitor activities, identifying opportunities for differentiation and market advantage.
Enhance the company’s brand presence and reputation through targeted marketing and promotional activities.
Prepare regular reports on business development activities, achievements, and market insights for senior management.
Work closely with other departments, including marketing, production, and finance, to ensure alignment of business development strategies with overall company goals.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network and promote business opportunities.
Develop and manage the business development budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Build and maintain strong relationships with new/existing clients and counterparties, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Liaise between the company and key regulatory agencies in the industry such as NUPRC, NNPC (NUIMS, NEPL & Nipex), and NCDMB, NERC, MBET and other relevant government agencies within the energy space.
Lead the formulation, execution, and monitoring of the company’s business development, market penetration strategies and plans for enhancing business growth.
Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities and market trends within the energy industry.
Identify, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with key industry players.
Demonstrate consistent business development success and target—driven achievements.
Attain business development targets, goals and performance levels. Comply with business rules and conditions.
Keep abreast of market conditions and trends.
Any other duties that may be assigned by management.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
Drive compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies, processes, procedures and applicable laws/legal requirements across the business.
Take responsibility for their health & safety and those of stakeholders across the business.
Requirements
Academic Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in social science degrees or relevant degrees.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Membership of relevant professional association is required.
Experience
10 years’ of business development experience in a fast-paced or high-volume org in the energy industry
Experience in the oil and gas industry is mandatory.
Ability to communicate at all levels,
Strong understanding of the energy market, including key trends, players, and technologies.
Deep understanding of the peculiar dynamics of the regulatory agencies and strong personal contacts within them.
Proven ability to negotiate contracts and close deals effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
Experience in managing business development projects from conception to completion.
Skills & Competencies
Problem Solving & Decision Making - Skill
Collaboration - Skill
Critical Thinking - Skill
Adaptability - Knowledge
Effective and Results-driven - Skill
Teamwork - Mastery
Communication & Interpersonal Relationship- Mastery
Judgment/Trust - Mastery
Confidence and Resilience – Master
Business/Industry knowledge - Knowledge
Persuading and Influencing - Mastery
Relationship Management and Networking- Mastery
The preferred candidate MUST BE RESIDING IN ABUJA