Elizabeth Maddeux provides a range of human resources solutions designed to empower your workforce, enhance technical proficiency, refine soft skills, and accelerate organizational growth for better impacts by enhancing organizational dynamics through a well-rounded and robust human resource intervention.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are looking for a results-driven Executive to lead business development, drive client engagement, and support company-wide growth initiatives.
- In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and closing business opportunities, managing client relationships, and delivering high-impact product presentations and demos that convert prospects into long-term partners.
- This position requires a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and a self-starter who thrives at the intersection of business development, marketing, and customer success.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and strategic outreach.
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of leads through lead generationand relationship building.
- Conduct discovery sessions with prospects to understand their needs and align them with company solutions.
- Deliver persuasive sales presentations and product demos to potential clients and stakeholders.
- Develop and negotiate proposals and close new business deals in alignment with company growth goals.
- Act as a key relationship manager for assigned clients, ensuring smooth onboarding and continuous engagement.
- Maintain regular communication with clients to build long-term trust and drive retention.
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure clients receive value and exceptional service.
- Support marketing efforts with insights and participation in campaigns,events, and brand-building activities.
- Represent the company at industry events, webinars, and networking opportunities to expand visibility and generate leads.
- Provide continuous feedback to product and marketing teams based on client interactions and industry insights.
- Maintain accurate records in CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) for lead tracking, pipeline management, and performance analysis.
- Monitor and report on key growth metrics such as conversions, revenue growth, and client satisfaction.
- Answer all technical questions and resolve client complaints.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to inform strategic decisions.
Requirements
- B.Sc or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; additional certifications in sales, business development, or digital marketing are a plus.
- 3 – 5 years of proven experience in corporate sales, business development, account management, or a similar client-facing role within a target-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability togrow a customer or user base, increase client engagement, and improve conversion rates through effective sales and relationship-building strategies.
- Strong project management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well with internal teams and external partners.
- Proficiency indata analysis and familiarity with experimentation methodologies to optimize sales and marketing efforts.
- Prior experience in a service-oriented, consulting, or technology-driven environmentis an added advantage and highly desirable.
Salary
N150,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
15th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short pitch about how he/she has driven growth in a previous role to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Business Development Officer, PH” as the subject of the email.