Director of Business Development at Resource Intermediaries Limited (RIL) Full Time

Job Title: Director of Business Development

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Director of Business Development, you will be a key leader responsible for driving the growth and expansion of the business.
• You will lead a team, developing and executing strategic initiatives to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Reporting to the CEO, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company’s future and ensuring its continued success in a dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities
Business Strategy:

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, strategic alliances, and new market expansion.
• Prepare and present regular reports on business development activities and results to CEO.

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing business development team.
• Provide guidance, set performance expectations, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Market Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients, competitors, and industry trends.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and refine business development strategies.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs and industry challenges to tailor business development initiatives.

Proposal Development:

• Lead the development of proposals, presentations, and pitches for potential clients.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure proposals meet client requirements.

Revenue Growth:

• Drive revenue growth through effective lead generation, sales strategies, and negotiation.
• Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, closely monitoring performance against goals.

Contract Negotiation:

• Negotiate and finalize business agreements, ensuring terms are favorable and aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to review and finalize contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 20 years working experience as a Director of business development, or a related leadership role.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and business trends.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven track record of successfully closing deals and achieving revenue targets.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive innovation and adapt to changing market conditions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.