Job Brief

• The Business Development Manager – Marketer is the key person responsible for all marketing communications, public relations, and public affairs in an organization.
• Our ideal candidate should be experienced in the Oil and Gas Industry, in the bidding procedure and documents required within, coupled with sound knowledge of NiPEx portal/NAPIMS, NNPC, and other Integrated Oil Companies (IOCs), including a good interface or experience with IOCs and other key players in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• The Business Development Manager informs others about the company and her services and acts as the point of contact for new businesses and government contracts besides other existing business relationships.
• He manages the brand image of the organization by building reputable relations with government ministries, agencies, departments and parastatals, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ability to research organizations and individuals to find new business opportunities;
• Experienced in the Oil and Gas Industry (in the bidding procedure and necessary documents required);
• Sound knowledge of NiPEx portal/NAPIMS, NNPC, and other IOCs;
• Good Interface or experience with Integrated Oil Companies (IOCs) and other key Oil and Gas Industry players is a plus;
• Developing goals for the business development team and business growth and ensuring they are met;
• Increasing the value of current businesses and government contracts while attracting new ones;
• Contacting potential relationships to establish rapport and arrange meetings with key officers of a government organization;
• Creating innovative public relations, strategies and campaigns to engage with government ministries and agencies to secure contracts;
• Engaging with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Procurement Directors, etc.;
• Focusing on marketing the company through partnerships, MOUs, and strategic meetings;
• Preparation and review of bidding documents;
• Attendance of bid openings, etc.;
• Handling of all bidding processes and documents culminating in the award of contract(s);
• Maintaining good relationships between the organization and other IOCs or government establishments;
• Keeping up with the demands of traveling and project execution regularly;
• Collaborating with other teams of the organization to promote the overall goal of the company; and
• Training junior personnel and helping team members develop their skills.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations or related field with a minimum of second class (lower division);
• At least 5 years prior working experience is an added advantage;
• Strong cognate marketing and promotional experience;
• Proficient skills and experience in seeking contracts from IOCs or government establishments
• Excellent writing, oral presentation, communication and organizational skills;
• Strong knowledge of basic computers skills and writing software applications (MS Office, etc.);
• Fluency in at least any of the three Nigerian languages (Hausa, Yoruba and Ibo);
• Overt display of maturity and a strong presence analytical skill;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Must be patient, calm and diligent in a (sometimes)-stressful environment;
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.