Dragnet Solutions Limited – Our client, a leading manufacturer of air fresheners, fragrances and perfumes, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• They need a Business Development Executive who will be responsible for identifying new sales leads, pitching products and maintaining fruitful relationships with distributors, customer outlet owners + merchandiser management.

Role and Responsibilities

• Identifying new individuals and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of the customers and learning who makes purchasing decisions
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Range selling, In store display, Price point management, Right placement of products in store
• Business development executive is also obligated to write reports and provide feedback to upper management about what is and is not working
• Required to work 8am – 5pm (Mondays – Fridays), but may be required to put in additional hours should any such need arise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and other business related courses
• 3 to 5  years of sales/marketing experience in manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods companies

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
• Attention to details
• Excellent time management and organization
• Socially adept
• Good with numbers.