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;rn• Attendance of bid openings
• 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
• 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;rn• Keen attention to detail
• Must be patient, calm and diligent in a (sometimes)-stressful environment
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.