Business Development Officer

Job Summary:

The Business Development Officer main responsibilities are to generate new business opportunities/services that contribute towards revenue generations, improve profitability, and assist in business growth.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify new business opportunities and client leads for ZainCash services in areas of bill collection, cash disbursement, and merchant payments.
• Pursue leads through calls, emails, meetings, and other methods.
• Manage pipeline of deals from Lead Creation, Contracting to Activation.
• Work and manage initiatives to acquire new clients and enhance engagement of current client base.
• Develop presentations, proposals, and campaigns for new services/ products or opportunities.
• Monitor tenders and apply to relevant ones accordingly.
• Monitor market needs, trends, and competition
• Manage project workstreams and develop initiatives, deliverables, and reports

Requirements

Education and Requirements / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is a must and preferred in business administration.
• At least 2 years experience in business development or any other related fields.

Skills and Competencies

• Capable of Microsoft tools (Excel, Presentations and Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working experience with a sales background is preferred
• Strong relationship building skills—client-focused
• Excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Detailed oriented