Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Executive – Oil & Gas
Location: Lagos / Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Type: Full Time
Description
We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Executive to support business growth, expand market presence, establish strategic relationships, and build a sustainable pipeline of business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sectors.
Develop relationships with IOCs, NOCs, indigenous oil and gas operators, EPC contractors, and oilfield service companies.
Conduct market research to identify emerging projects, customer needs, industry trends, and revenue opportunities.
Build and maintain a qualified business development pipeline.
Identify and track tender opportunities, including EOIs, PQQs, RFQs, RFPs, and ITTs.
Coordinate client registration, prequalification, and tender-related activities, including NipeX requirements.
Develop strategic partnerships and engage prospective clients through meetings, presentations, and industry networking.
Coordinate with Sales and Technical teams to qualify opportunities and support business conversion.
Prepare market intelligence reports, pipeline updates, and business development forecasts.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in business development, sales prospecting, or commercial roles, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
Good understanding of the Nigerian oil and gas market, procurement processes, and tendering requirements.
Experience in client registration, prequalification, and NipeX or similar procurement platforms will be an advantage.
Exposure to oilfield chemicals, production solutions, engineering services, or related technical products will be beneficial.
Proven ability to identify new opportunities, build strategic relationships, and develop a strong business pipeline.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.