Business Development Officer

Nevara Trading Ventures | Lagos, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 1 day ago 17 views

About the Role

Nevara Trading Ventures is a fully registered and licensed distribution company in Nigeria, specializing in affordable cosmetics, homecare, and fragrances including popular brands like Afrobest, Apple, Scrubb, and Oud al Nayaab. We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Business Development Officer to expand our distribution network and drive sales growth across assigned Nigerian markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify, prospect, and onboard wholesalers, retailers, market traders, and supermarkets through daily field visits.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales benchmarks and execute structured territory sales plans.
  • Develop the distribution network by recruiting high-volume traders and identifying underserved markets.
  • Maintain regular contact with active customers, monitor stock levels, and resolve routine concerns promptly.
  • Conduct market research to gather competitive intelligence and identify new distribution partnerships.
  • Maintain accurate customer records, sales pipelines, and submit daily activity reports.
  • Coordinate with finance and warehouse teams to ensure accurate order processing and timely payment collections.
Qualifications
  • HND or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in FMCG sales, wholesale trade, or business development.
  • Strong familiarity with Nigerian market traders, wholesalers, and retail distribution networks.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal relationship-management skills.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and digital sales reporting tools.
  • High willingness to undertake frequent field visits across assigned commercial territories.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
  • Opportunities for rapid career growth within a fast-expanding Nigerian FMCG brand.
  • Comprehensive training and continuous professional development support.
  • Travel and field allowance provisions.

Skills

Business Development FMCG Sales Market Research Negotiation Distributor Management Sales Reporting
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