Our client is a leading literature importation, distribution, and marketing organization, supplying educational, professional, religious, and general-interest publications to retail and wholesale customers across Nigeria and neighboring countries.

The Business Development Officer will identify and secure new business opportunities, expand the customer base, strengthen client relationships, and drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships across the education and publishing ecosystem.

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• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow revenue and market share.
• Prospect and acquire retail, wholesale, institutional, and corporate clients.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet assigned revenue targets.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, events, and direct outreach.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Serve as primary contact for key accounts and strategic partners.
• Develop strategies to grow the organization's presence across Nigeria and neighboring countries.
• Explore opportunities with schools, universities, libraries, NGOs, and government agencies.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets; track KPIs.
• Prepare sales forecasts, activity reports, and market intelligence updates.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, book fairs, and industry conferences.

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years' experience in Business Development, Sales, or Key Account Management.
• Experience in publishing, education, retail distribution, or FMCG is an added advantage.
• Sales strategy development, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Customer relationship management (CRM) and market research.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work independently and in a team.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent travel within Lagos and across Nigeria; occasional travel to neighboring countries. Participation in trade fairs, exhibitions, and educational conferences required.

Qualified candidates should submit CVs to [email protected]