Business Development Officer

Urban Dice Designs, a reputable interior decoration company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Officer
Job Location:
Lagos

Main Purpose of the Job

  • To develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Creative Director to achieve revenue goals.
  • Assist in company’s branding and related services for Urban Dice Designs

Key Responsibilities


  • Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Creative Director to achieve revenue goals.
  • Explain prospective clients about the advantages of the products or services offered and follow up with them in order to close the business deals.
  • Research the market for identifying new business opportunities.
  • Develop business proposals for new and existing customers
  • Respond to the client queries regarding the products in a timely fashion
  • Develop creative strategies to retain the clients including interviewing them to take their feed back and incorporate it into the growth plan
  • Assist in company’s branding and media communication activities such as advertisements, marketing collaterals, social media and web site.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
  • Manage customer calls and appointments effectively for new opportunities.
  • Develop strong customer relationships in order to generate high volume of prospective clients
  • Supervise the client relationship management database and utilize it to manage customer contacts and mailing lists.

Minimum Job Requirements
Education/Certifications:

  • HND/BSc in Communications, Computer Science, or any Business related course.
  • Certification in public relations, brand management and advertising or communications is an advantage but not a must.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in Business Development, Marketing or brand management or a similar role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Female Candidates preferred
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to research and gather data
  • Microsoft competencies especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Must be very comfortable in the use of all social media platforms
  • Must be a team player

Personal Attributes:

  • Must be a critical and strategic thinker
  • Confident Innovative and proactive personality
  • IT knowledge will be an advantage