Business Development Manager Vacancies: Russel Smith Group

Russel Smith Group is a wholly indigenous Asset Integrity Management Service Company, in the upstream sector of the Oil a Gas Industry, As part of our growth and expansion, we are looking for self-starting, self-disciplined people to join our team of super heroes in the following capacities:

Job Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (REFERENCE CODE: BDD_003)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Responsible for creating and building client relationships while sponsoring interaction to obtain projects.
Establishing and coordinating business development, marketing and sales strategies, plans and programs.
Assists in development of sales and marketing strategies with Executive Director/Chief Business Development Officer and provides appropriate sales programs, promotions, efforts and events including goal setting.
Identify opportunities and prospects within the Oil and Gas Industry and ensure systematic conversion of prospects to clients.
Assists in developing product & service awareness in the marketplace to ensure sustained profit growth within the business unit.
Contact current and potential customers, visit clients to evaluate needs, and promote sale of equipments & services, new and existing company products and services.
Perform surveys and gather information on behalf of the company.
Establish and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory institutions in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Part of Business Development team responsible to meet and exceed customer’s service expectations as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
Will be responsible for prospecting, developing and closing business in the oil and gas and other relevant sectors in which the company products and services are applicable.
Responsible for creating a proactive network with current and potential clients to collect data about market trends, potential business etc.
Represent the Company as a Brand Ambassador.
Performs other office duties or projects as required or as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

A university degree is required with a major in business or marketing is desirable
Masters degree is an added advantage
At least 10years of related experience in marketing and sales is required; 5years of which must be in Managerial capacity
Familiarity with marketing and spreadsheet applications is required
Experience in working within fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multi-cultural business environment preferably in the rope access technology industry of the oil & gas sector
Ability to handle multi-tasking environment and meet deadlines

SKILLS

Good reasoning skills
Advanced and strategic thinking skills
Good project management and organizational skills
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people is essential
Good leadership skills
Good presentation skills
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
Good team spirit and project management skills
Good problem solving skills and initiative
Good relational skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools

APPLICATION DEADLINE
10th March, 2011

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple applications will be disqualified. Submitted CV is to be titled in the applicant’s full name e.g “THOMPSON WILLIAMS GEORGE”
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