Business Development Executive At Western Development Company Limited (wdcl)
Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Business Development Professional with a proven track record in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector.
The ideal candidate must understand how business is developed within the Oil & Gas services industry and have the ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, develop leads and convert opportunities into contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Oil & Gas sector.
Develop and maintain relationships with Oil & Gas operators, IOCs, indigenous companies, EPC contractors and other service companies.
Identify upcoming projects, tenders, RFQs, RFPs and procurement opportunities.
Develop and maintain a healthy business development pipeline.
Lead/support the preparation of tenders, proposals, quotations and commercial submissions.
Build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients and identify opportunities for repeat business.
Conduct market intelligence and monitor industry developments, competitors and emerging opportunities.
Represent the company in client meetings, business discussions, industry events and networking activities.
Work closely with Operations, Technical, Contracts and Finance teams to develop competitive and commercially viable proposals.
Track opportunities from initial engagement through negotiation and contract award.
Provide regular reports on business development activities, pipeline and opportunities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Management or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' proven Business Development experience specifically within an Oil & Gas servicing/service company.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Services market.
Proven experience in generating leads and converting business opportunities into contracts.
Experience with Oil & Gas tenders, RFQs, RFPs, proposals and commercial negotiations.
Established relationships/network within the Oil & Gas Services industry will be an advantage.
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills.
Must reside in Lagos
Commercially minded, proactive, resilient and results-oriented.
Ability to engage confidently with clients, decision-makers and senior stakeholders
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a professional who can identify opportunities, open doors, build strategic relationships and convert opportunities into profitable business.
General sales experience outside the Oil & Gas Services sector will not be sufficient for this role.