Business Development ConsultantWinorac

• Winorac, in partnership with a client is recruiting for a business development consultant with a focus in Abuja and Northern Business Zones.
• The marketing consultant requires an understanding or the gas market and local knowledge of the business area, ability to establish new customers, and develop commercial opportunities.
• This role requires a comprehensive knowledge of marketing strategy involving leading targeted campaigns, providing business and market intelligence as well as establishing and maintaining business relationship.

Deliverables

• Conduct marketing research and survey of industries to identify their current energy utilization and prospective gas utilization requirements
• Identifying and researching commercial opportunities in the Area
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for the Area
• Provide ad ice on market positioning, communications and other marketing issues
• Activate marketing efforts with the most effective methods and tools
• Develop and nurture long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep abreast of emerging local business trends and share best practices knowledge and insights
• Find new customers by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Continuous communication and engagement with customers to understand their gas needs and work with the Business Development (BD) Adviser to address the needs
• Responsible for facilitating the completion of new customer questionnaires.
• Present market capabilities and operations to potential customers.
• Monitor competition by supporting the gathering current marketplace information on pricing, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Keep Business Development (BD) Adviser updated by submitting activity and results reports, such is daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Facilitate sales development by mapping potential opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field
• 3+ years related industry experience in a senior marketing position
• Knowledge of data analysis and market research
• Excellent People skills, self-motivated and driven
• Demonstrated experience as a sales or marketing consultant or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of marketing principles and best practices
• Capacity to effectively and creatively write proposals and reports
• Ability to think strategically and analytically
• Proficient in MS Office/Working knowledge of IT and marketing software
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Outcome-oriented and results focused
• Strong personal Integrity.