RusselSmith Group Business Development Advisors Jobs Vacancies

RusselSmith
Group, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services
company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration
and production industry, using rope access technology as our principal medium
of access.

A
career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference.
Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their
dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and
professional potential.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Business
Development Advisor
Job Reference Code: RS-SMD-003
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract

Summary
of Functions
Revenue & Lead Generation:

Develop
new and profitable revenue through business development of the company’s
services.
Strategizes
and meets assigned sales target in line with set timelines. Meets assigned
targets for profitable sales volume
Listening
to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.

Business
Development:

Research
customer needs and develop application of products and services in an
effective manner by:

Researching
and developing lists of potential customers
Carrying
out market research to determine customer needs & providing
information to other staff

Government
Relationship Management & Policy Influencing:

Monitor
local legislation and public policy issues, and advise Management of their
potential impact on the company.

Liaison
with Government Regulatory Agencies:

Ensures
compliance with the needs and concerns of regulatory bodies and clients.
Prepare
and make presentations to relevant government bodies to ensure
professionalism and that it meets business purpose.

New
Market Penetration & Competitor Intelligence:

Perform
market assessment, acquisition, needs assessment, corporate positioning and
competitor intelligence studies.

Customer
Retention/Key Account Management:

Maintain
a detailed and comprehensive directory of customers, facilities owned and
projects.

Administrative
Functions:

Attending
meetings and sharing ideas at brainstorming sessions, reporting back
details of discussions.
Monitoring
the progress of work and producing status reports.

Performs
other duties assigned or required.

Educational
Qualifications/Requirements

A
good University First degree is required

Experience
Required:

2-5
years

Skills/Qualifications
Required:

Market
Intelligence & Information Skills
Good
Problem Solving & Reasoning skills
Good
Quantitative Skills i.e. Statistics & Data Analysis Skills
Communication
Skills – Written, Articulation, Enunciation & Elocution
Customer
Centric Orientation
Detail-Orientation
– Meticulous, Punctilious & Conscientious
Diplomacy,
Discretion & Business Ethics
Flexibility
& Creativity Skills
Excellent
Leadership & Supervisory Skills
Presentation
Skills – Charisma, Poise, Aura & Comportment
Statutory
Laws & Regulations Familiarity
Team
Orientation & Spirit
Microsoft
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint & Word
Good
Multi-tasking, Organizational & Time Management Skills
Good
Analytical Skills. Exhibits Initiative & Proactive
Good
Interpersonal & Relationship Building Skills
Excellent
Business Writing & Research Skills
Positive
attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under
guidelines.
Exercise
good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and
adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.
Adaptability
– Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and
is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability
– Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to
management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Physical
Demands:

Regular
use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting
for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision and speaking within normal
ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary
information and to prepare or inspect documents.
No
heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office
equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Also
included is the ability to open and close common business filing cabinets.

Work
Environment:

The
job is performed majorly outdoors and also indoors in a traditional office
setting.
Activities
include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer
monitor.