Business Development Lead at Trust Inspection Services

Trust inspections services is a market leader in oil and gas inspection services. We provide cargo superintendence, marine survey, commodity inspection and stock management; environmental and pollution monitoring and control; industrial and engineering equipment inspection and allied services.

Due to our ambitious growth plans we are looking to strengthen our sales and business development team by adding a regional sales and business development manager based in our head office.


As part of Trust Inspections Limited, this is a great opportunity for a driven and ambitious professional to join our dynamic company which has offices across Nigeria regions.


Employer: Trust Inspection Services

Job Title: Business Development Lead

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Port Harcourt

Division: Business Development


Responsible to (Line Manager)

Purpose / Role

The purpose of this role is to lead, build and drive the sales opportunity in oil and gas section, managing a sales funnel and converting opportunities into booked work. Whilst also engaging with the market place, building market presence and leveraging regional industry networks.


Prime Responsibilities and Duties

· Ensure all registrations are closed out. The registrations include but not limited to DPR, NIPEX, IOC and Government parastatals etc

· Ensure that all government statutory payments are made as of when due (FIRS, TAX Clearance, NSITF, ITF, CAC Annual Returns etc)

· Ensure that all registration renewals are processed as at when due (DPR, NSITF, Nipex , NIMASA, Recruiter’s License, CAC Annual Returns etc

· Ensure that Nipex Portal ad other e-procurement portals of the IOs are checked at least four times a day before close of business

· Initiate and maintain a good business relationship with all our prospective clients

· Weekly reconcile promptly with account department all company expenses

·  Ensuring company’s growth objectives are attained; articulating new business development opportunities and identifying, negotiating and managing relationships with technical partners in line with corporate goals.

· Develop and articulate a comprehensive tactical business development plan to accomplish the organization’s business goal.

· Identify prospects and develop sales strategies to penetrate and get new accounts. This includes preparation of presentations and tenders.

· Identify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities and feasibility reports supporting growth based on intelligence.

· Lead the formulation, execution and monitoring of company’s business development, market penetration strategies and plans for enhancing business growth.

· Monitor company performance against agreed business target.

· Assist in the preparation of bids/proposals.

Key internal interfaces

All departments

 Business Development Executives 

 MD/ CEO


Key external interfaces

DPR, NIPEX, IOC and Government parastatals

FIRS, TAX Clearance, NSITF, ITF, CAC

Nipex NIMASA



Core Operational / Technical Competencies



Minimum of 7 years cognate experience 3 of which must have been in management. In-depth knowledge of up-coming and on-going key projects in the Oil and Gas Sector, shipping sector, Environmental and Engineering services. An eye for fashioning out business opportunities and supporting business growth. A good role model.
·       Demonstrated commercial acumen; can initiate, expedite and deliver

·       Business development, sales and client relationship focused background

·       Experienced Business Developer, understands process, timescales, clients and markets

·       Oil and gas product and market knowledge / understanding is an advantage but it is not

strictly necessary

·       Willing to travel, on frequent short-term assignments

·       Ability to handle large amounts of complex information in a detailed and coordinated manner

quickly; analytical

·       Strong people skills especially when dealing with different cultures

·       Ability to work with a range of stakeholders in a pressured environment

·       Can see the strategic picture as well as deal with the micro detail; easily identifies key issues

·       Excellent oral and written skills, comfortable presenting formally and informally to groups of

people

·       Can work as the leader of a team or as a member of a team, able to make decisions

·       Flexible in attitude but firm when required

·       Excellent ethical and moral judgment

How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should click the link to apply.

Good Luck