Business Development Officer

HRmadam Consulting - Our client in the Oil and Gas sector is looking to hire a suitable qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Officer
Job Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We seek a Business Development Officer who is to work with the Business Relations Manager to reach and establish relationships with high-level decision makers in the oil and gas market to develop and obtain long lasting business projects.
• The job holder is required to monitor product volumes and ensure continuity in sales.

Responsibilities
Relationship Management:

• Assist to manage contracts with Government Agencies, Oil trading companies, and Industry Stakeholders
• Maintain strategic relationships to ensure the delivery of both short-term and long-term value
• Manage relationships with existing stakeholders and develop relationships with new stakeholders of the business
• Gain industrial customers
• Occasionally work with the sales and marketing team as the need arises
• Assist the Business Relations Manager in representing the organization by attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction in all dealings with stakeholders and counterparties

Operations Management:

• Monitor the availability of product volumes and ensure timely supply to Operations and Sales team
• Facilitate the flow of operational information to ensure effective execution of contracts
• Monitors duration of all contracts and ensures renewals are in place before the expiration
• Track and report status of potential projects, markets, Customer news, and developments
• Carry out market research as required and provide ongoing support to clients
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory procedures
• Evaluate new opportunities for additional revenue from new and existing clients by analyzing requirements, the potential for revenue growth and evaluating options whilst maintaining company priorities

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A first Degree (minimum of second class lower)
• Masters' Degree will be an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years related experience with a proven business development track record.

Technical Requirements:

• Government and Public Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Project Management
• Advanced planning skills
• Data analysis
• Negotiation skills

Behavioral Skills:

• Integrity & Ethics
• Professionalism
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Organization
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Reliability