About this role
Business Development Manager – Packaging Materials
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: 5 years Location: Lagos Job Field: Sales and Business Development
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and suitability
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Business Development/Sales professional with a proven track record of securing business and orders from manufacturing/factory companies and/or government/institutional clients, particularly for packaging materials and related products.
This role requires someone who already understands B2B sales, client acquisition, business development, order generation and relationship management and can identify and convert opportunities into actual orders.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING This is an experienced-level position. Candidates without relevant work experience in B2B Sales, Business Development, Industrial Sales, Packaging Sales, Institutional Sales or a closely related field should NOT apply.
Applicants without demonstrable experience securing business/orders from companies, factories, institutions or government clients will not be considered.
This is not an entry-level or graduate trainee position.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify and develop new business opportunities with manufacturing companies, factories, government institutions and other corporate clients.
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Generate and secure orders for packaging materials and related products.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and decision-makers.
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Conduct client visits, presentations, negotiations and follow-ups to convert prospects into customers.
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Research target industries and identify potential clients and purchasing opportunities.
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Manage the sales process from lead generation and client engagement through negotiation and order confirmation.
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Follow up on quotations, purchase orders, contracts and other relevant sales documentation.
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Maintain records of prospects, clients, opportunities and sales activities.
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Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective corporate, industrial and institutional customers.
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Achieve agreed business development and sales objectives.
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Required Experience & Qualifications
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Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in B2B Sales, Business Development, Packaging Sales, Institutional Sales or a closely related field.
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Proven track record of securing orders/business from manufacturing companies, factories, corporate organisations and/or government institutions.
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Experience selling packaging materials, or related products will be an advantage.
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Strong understanding of B2B sales and client acquisition.
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Demonstrated ability to identify prospects, develop relationships and convert opportunities into actual business.
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Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.
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Ability to work independently and actively pursue business opportunities.
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Candidates must be based in or willing to work in Lagos.
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Who Should Apply?
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We are specifically looking for professionals who can demonstrate actual experience generating and securing business, rather than candidates who only have general sales, customer service, administrative or internship experience.
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If you do not have relevant professional experience in this area, please do not apply.
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