Business Development Officer (Abuja)

FITC is a world-class, innovation-led, and technology-driven knowledge organization, established in 1981 as a non-profit organisation limited by guarantee, based on the Company’s Act of 1968, in response to the recommendations of the Pius Okigbo Committee. The Committee was set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria to review the Nigerian financial system. FITC was established to provide innovative knowledge solutions and capacity building programmes that develop and strengthens resources for the Nigerian financial services sector through Advisory services, Learning, Research and Advocacy.

FITC is owned by the Banker's Committee, which comprises of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), all licensed banks, and discount houses in Nigeria.

Job Summary

We're seeking an exceptional Business Development Officer to drive business growth, identify new opportunities, and build strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will possess a unique blend of business acumen, market insight, and interpersonal skills.

Locations: Abuja

Industry: Training & Consulting

Key Elements of the Role

• Report to the Head Business Development
• Identify new business opportunities, develop targeted sales strategies, and execute plans to achieve sales targets.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners
• Research and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and other business development techniques
• Create and present compelling business proposals to customers and stakeholders.
• Work with sales, marketing, and product teams to drive business outcomes and achieve sales targets
• Manage existing customers and business relationships
• Respond to queries and requests from customers
• Developing sales and operational knowledge of all our products
• Meet assigned sales target (monthly, quarterly and annual)
• Maintain an updated database of customers, with their sales records
• Conducting follow-up activities with the aim of exceeding customers expectation
• Track and analyze sales performance, providing regular reporting and insights to inform business development strategies
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform business development strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes

Requirements

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field,
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in business development, sales, or marketing: Proven track record of driving business growth and meeting sales targets
• Proven related experience in a learning institution or consulting firm is an added advantage
• Strong business acumen and market insight
• Knowledge of local markets and ability to penetrate new markets
• Excellent interpersonal & organizational skills
• Ability to communicate in local dialect is an added advantage
• Target-drive
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interested candidates that meet the requirements above should send their applications to Careers@fitc-ng.com  using the job role as subject of the mail.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Work- From- Home for flexibility to enhance work-life balance
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Group Life Insurance
• NHF