Business Development Specialist

3 days ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria SMARTWORK OUTSOURCING Full time ₦60,000 - ₦120,000 per year
  • The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and driving revenue growth within Nigeria's oil and gas value chain.
  • The ideal candidate must possess a strong technical understanding of the industry, excellent networking ability, and a proven track record of closing deals in oilfield or energy-related services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Lead proposal and tender development processes — from bid preparation to presentation.
  • Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitors, and partnership opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal technical teams to align business proposals with service delivery capabilities.
  • Prepare regular business performance reports and forecasts for management review.
  • Represent company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry networking events.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • B.Sc./HND in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5–7 years' proven experience in business development, marketing, or commercial roles in the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Demonstrable understanding of oilfield services, project bidding, and client acquisition in the energy sector.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical and market intelligence abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
  • Willingness to travel within and outside Nigeria as business demands.

Core Comptencies:

  • Business networking and stakeholder management
  • Proposal and tender writing
  • Strategic sales planning and execution
  • Client relationship management
  • Commercial and contract negotiation
  • Excellent reporting and documentation skills

What we Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team in a growing energy company.
  • Exposure to large-scale oil and gas projects and strategic partnerships.
  • Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: using "Business Development Specialist – Oil & Gas " as the subject of the mail.



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