Business Development Executive

About the role

A growing oil & gas company in Port Harcourt is seeking a young, vibrant and commercially driven Business Development Executive. This role goes beyond traditional sales, offering the chance to build meaningful client relationships and take ownership of business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within the oil & gas sector and develop conversion strategies.
• Prospect and generate leads through research, networking, referrals, industry events and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain client relationships from initial contact through negotiations, onboarding and ongoing engagement.
• Understand client needs and collaborate with internal teams to present tailored solutions.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, quotations, presentations and business development pitches.
• Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring consistent follow‑up to convert prospects into closed deals.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments and competitor activity to uncover emerging opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry engagements.
• Own assigned business development targets and contribute to revenue growth and market expansion.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2–5 years proven experience in business development, sales or client relations.
• Demonstrated success in client acquisition and deal closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Strong professional presence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while respecting company structure and procedures.
• Basic experience in the oil and gas industry.