Business Development Officer At Vantegral Consulting
full-time
Overview
We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Officer to support the company's growth through new client acquisition, lead generation, relationship management, and market development.
The ideal candidate should have 1 to 2 years experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, or a related commercial function. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to identify prospects, initiate business conversations, nurture relationships, and contribute to the conversion of opportunities into business.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support for the identifictionand research of prospective clients, business opportunities, and potential markets.
Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, cold calls, emails, referrals, networking, industry research, and other appropriate channels.
Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
Initiate contact with prospective clients and effectively communicate the company's products and services.
Schedule and participate in client meetings, presentations, and business discussions.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.
Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging trends and commercial opportunities.
Follow up consistently with prospects to move opportunities through the sales pipeline and support conversion.
Maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, meetings, follow-ups, proposals, and business development activities.
Work closely with internal teams to understand client requirements and ensure appropriate solutions are presented.
Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, presentations, and other business development materials.
Prepare regular reports on business development activities, pipeline progress, prospects, and outcomes.
Represent the company professionally at networking events, conferences, client meetings, and other relevant business engagements.
Contribute ideas and initiatives aimed at improving client acquisition, market penetration, and revenue growth.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a related discipline.
1 - 2 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Account Management, or a related commercial function.
Demonstrable experience in lead generation, prospecting, client engagement, or sales support.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Strong research, prospecting, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work with targets and contribute to revenue-generation initiatives.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM systems, and digital prospecting tools is an added advantage.
Strong commercial awareness, initiative, and willingness to take ownership of assigned opportunities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other team members.