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Business Development Officer

Business Development Officer

Talenture GroupLagos, LA, ng
1 day ago
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Job description

Job Description

We’re partnering with a leading Marine Logistics and Engineering Services company to find a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Officer . This role is critical in driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and securing high-value contracts within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. If you’re a strategic sales professional with a strong background in marine or offshore services, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on one of the most competitive markets.

What You’ll Do

  • Strategic Sales Execution : Develop and implement annual sales strategies and business plans to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
  • Market Development : Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities with IOCs, NOCs, EPC contractors, and major construction firms.
  • Tender & Contract Leadership : Lead end-to-end tender processes — from opportunity identification through proposal submission, negotiation, and contract award.
  • Client Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across client organizations.
  • Market Intelligence : Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and service offerings to provide timely feedback and insights to senior management.
  • Negotiation & Deal Structuring : Negotiate charter parties, master service agreements (MSAs), and other commercial contracts to secure profitable, sustainable deals.
  • HSEQ Advocacy : Ensure all sales and business development activities comply with company and client HSEQ standards, promoting a safety-first culture.

Why This Role Matters

  • Revenue Growth Driver : You’ll directly impact the company’s bottom line through strategic deal-making and business expansion.
  • Market Influence : Your insights and relationships will shape the company’s presence in the Nigerian marine, dredging, and offshore logistics sectors.
  • Client Partner : You’ll serve as the face of the company in key negotiations, building trust and long-term partnerships across the energy value chain.

    • Challenges You’ll Embrace

  • Competing in a highly dynamic and fast-paced oil and gas market.
  • Building client trust and long-term relationships in a technically complex industry.
  • Balancing aggressive growth targets with compliance and operational realities.

    • Requirements

    Who You Are

  • A proven business development professional with a passion for winning new business.
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and contract management within the oil and gas industry.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
  • Commercially astute, analytical, and proactive in identifying and securing opportunities.

    • What You Bring

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience : Minimum of 5 years’ proven sales experience , including at least 3 years in marine / offshore services within the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
  • Competence : Excellent presentation, proposal writing, and negotiation skills.
  • HSEQ Awareness : Sound understanding of HSEQ principles and compliance standards.

    • Benefits

    What Our Client Offers

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to work with a respected brand in marine and offshore logistics.
  • Growth potential within a performance-driven organization.
  • Exposure to major oil and gas projects across Nigeria.

    • Ready to Shape Business Growth in the Oil & Gas Sector?

    Submit your CV today and take the lead in building client partnerships and securing major contracts that drive success across Nigeria’s marine and energy industry.

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