About the Role
Evans Industries is a leading ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing company with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality, affordable home and personal care products across Nigeria. We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis in Lagos. In this role, you will play a crucial part in expanding our market footprint, driving sales objectives, and fostering strategic client relationships to ensure our household-name brands continue to thrive.
Key Responsibilities- Achieve and deliver overall sales and distribution objectives within the assigned territory.
- Identify and contact potential clients to establish strong business rapport and arrange meetings.
- Plan and oversee innovative marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility.
- Research organizations and industry individuals to uncover new business opportunities.
- Increase the lifetime value of current customers while actively attracting and securing new accounts.
- Discover and develop new markets while continuously improving regional sales performance.
- Represent the company by attending industry conferences, meetings, and relevant events.
- Develop comprehensive commercial quotes and tailored proposals for prospective clients.
- Set strategic goals for the business development team and ensure performance metrics are consistently met.
- Provide ongoing training and mentorship to personnel to foster professional growth and skill development.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in Sales and Distribution Management within the manufacturing or FMCG sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying new business opportunities and managing complex client relationships.
- Strong background in developing and executing actionable growth strategies.
- Proficiency in conducting thorough market research and competitor analysis.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and high-stakes negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational abilities with exceptional time management capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
- Health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment in a well-established manufacturing firm.