About the Role
PoweredUp Consulting, a leading indigenous organization specializing in organizational enrichment through Human Resources and executive coaching, is seeking a dynamic Business Development Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive business growth by identifying market opportunities, converting prospects into valued clients, and expanding our revenue streams across multiple service lines.
Key Responsibilities- Identify and secure new clients for Audit, Tax, Accounting, Advisory, Consulting, HR, and Training services
- Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, cold calling, email campaigns, and strategic business visits
- Develop and maintain a healthy, progressive sales pipeline
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual client acquisition and revenue targets
- Build and cultivate strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging business opportunities
- Prepare compelling business proposals, presentations, quotations, and capability statements
- Follow up on proposals and lead negotiations through successful deal closure
- Maintain regular client communication to encourage repeat business and service renewals
- Submit detailed weekly and monthly business development reports
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, or related field
- 2–5 years of proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Marketing
- Experience in professional services firms (Consulting, Audit, Tax, HR, or Accounting) is highly advantageous
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets
- Exceptional networking, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to identify business opportunities and convert prospects into long-term clients
- Proficiency in proposal writing and presentation delivery
- Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)