Business Development Manager at Iwemi.Com

The Company 

 Our client is a digital education platform that provides academics and educators worldwide with competitive and transparently priced, high-quality content. They are a customer-centric organisation focused on providing advanced user-friendly technologies and services to satisfy its customers’ broad publishing needs. 

Job Type, Contract - 3 months duration 

 We are looking for a qualified, self-directing, and thorough researcher versed in the use of extensive research methodologies to provide useful insights by gathering information, analysing data and presenting findings for business decisions. 

Responsibilities 

• Analyse and interpret patterns and trends.  

• Anticipate research issues and provide prompt solutions. 

• Conduct desktop research and use journal articles, books, newspaper sources, interviews, questionnaires, polls and surveys to gather data. 

• Develop a work plan that satisfies requirements for interpreting research specifications. 

• Record findings using appropriate software. 

• Write proposals and deliver presentations when required. 

• Maintain and protect electronic databases. 

Location- Lagos, Nigeria / Remote work option available  

Compensation- Base pay plus commission 

Requirements 

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, finance, economics, business or a similar field. 

• A Master’s degree (gives an added advantage). 

• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a research field. 

• Practical experience in database management. 

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Strong knowledge of statistical methods. 

• Attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 

The Company 

 Our client is a digital education platform that provides academics and educators throughout the world with competitive and transparently priced, high-quality content. They are a customer-centric organisation focused on providing advanced user-friendly technologies and services to satisfy its customers’ broad publishing needs. 

Job Type, Full Time Employment 

 We are looking for a determined and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele by applying an effective sales strategy and building strong networks. 

Responsibilities 

•  Plan, develop and oversee the overall business development strategy. 

• Develop a growth strategy focused on both customer satisfaction and financial gain. 

• Develop sales strategy and onboard new customers. 

• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives. 

• Conduct research to identify new market and customer needs. 

• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines. 

• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients. 

• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers. 

• Build strong relationships with industry professionals, competitors, vendors and other personnel. 

Location- Lagos, Nigeria / Flexible hours   

Compensation- Competitive salary package 
 

Requirements 

•  BSc/BA/HND in business administration, sales or relevant field. 

• A minimum of 10 years working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or relevant role. 

• Proven sales track record. 

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software. 

• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication. 

• Effective time management and planning skills. 

• In-depth market knowledge. 

• Excellent negotiation skills. 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to onimisi@allegracoaching.com indicating the role in subject of the email. Application closes on 20th February 2023.