Marketing and Business Development Officer

Work Schedule: 3 Days Onsite.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, confident and result-oriented Marketing and Business Development Officer to drive our marketing activities, strengthen customer relationships and generate business opportunities.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable navigating both digital and physical business environments, with the ability to create engaging social media content, identify potential customers, convert leads into sales and build lasting customer relationships.

We are looking for someone who understands that marketing goes beyond posting on social media. It involves creating awareness, building trust, engaging prospects and ultimately driving revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Marketing and Social Media Management

Plan, create and manage engaging social media content across relevant platforms.

Develop and execute content calendars and marketing campaigns.

Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to improve brand visibility.

Respond to enquiries and engage with prospective customers across digital platforms.

Track content performance and provide regular marketing reports.

Sales and Business Development

Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Generate leads through online and offline marketing activities.

Follow up with prospective customers and convert enquiries into paying customers.

Develop strategies to improve customer acquisition and revenue.

Maintain an organised database of prospects, leads and sales activities.

Customer Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.

Ensure timely follow-ups and effective communication with customers.

Identify opportunities for repeat business, referrals and customer retention.

Represent the company professionally in all customer interactions.

Meetings, Presentations and Business Representation

Participate actively in internal and external business meetings.

Confidently communicate ideas, present proposals and discuss business opportunities.

Be comfortable leading conversations, engaging stakeholders and holding a room when required.

Represent the company at meetings, networking events and business engagements.

Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong confidence and ability to engage comfortably in meetings and presentations.

Good understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing.

Sales, negotiation and lead conversion skills.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.

Ability to work independently, take initiative and meet targets.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Proficiency in basic content creation and social media management tools.

Previous experience in marketing, sales, customer relations or business development is an advantage.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position with the following arrangement:

3 working days onsite: The employee is expected to work physically from the office on designated days.

The role requires flexibility to attend additional physical meetings or business engagements when necessary.

Remuneration

The position attracts a monthly remuneration of ₦100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira).

Performance will be evaluated based on marketing output, lead generation, sales conversion, customer engagement and overall contribution to business growth.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Confident, articulate and presentable.

Creative but commercially minded.

Comfortable speaking to people, pitching ideas and representing a business.

Self-driven and accountable, even when working remotely.

Passionate about marketing, sales and building business relationships.

Ultimately, we want someone who can turn visibility into enquiries, enquiries into customers, and customers into lasting business relationships.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.

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