Business Development Executive
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Report: Head of Business Development / Managing Director
Job Purpose
- The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within the upstream oil & gas and civil engineering sectors.
- The role focuses on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in upstream oil & gas and civil engineering sectors
- Develop and execute business development strategies for revenue growth
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis
- Prepare proposals, tenders, and commercial bids
- Manage full sales cycle from lead generation to contract closure
- Negotiate commercial terms with clients and partners
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams
- Maintain a robust pipeline and provide regular reporting
- Represent the company at industry meetings and events.
Key Performance Indicators
- Build a strong and active pipeline of qualified opportunities
- Secure new clients and contracts within the upstream oil & gas space
- Achieve agreed revenue and business development targets
- Establish strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders
- Improve win rate on proposals and tenders
- Contribute to increased market visibility and brand positioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Geology or related fields
- 5 - 7 years’ experience in business development within oil & gas or engineering
- Experience in tendering, contract negotiation, and proposal development
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Salary: Attractive compensation package aligned with industry standards
- Incentives: Performance-based bonuses tied to revenue generation and deal closure.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the job role as the subject of the email
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.