Job title: Business Development/Sales Officer
Company: CareerBuddy
Job description: Job Description:This is your chance to be on the frontlines of energy transformation. As a Business Development/Sales Officer, you’ll be a key driver of gas adoption across Nigeria. You’ll build relationships, close high-value Gas Sale & Purchase Agreements (GSPAs), and drive commercial growth for a sector poised to shape Nigeria’s energy future. If you understand the energy landscape and can turn insight into action, this is where your next big chapter begins.Who are we searching for?
- You’re someone who loves a client-facing role and can build trust quickly
- You’re commercially sharp, with a proven track record in business development or B2B sales
- You’re confident having technical conversations and turning them into value propositions
- You’re always prospecting, always pitching, and always closing
- You’re comfortable interpreting market trends and using data to guide sales strategy
- You’re process-oriented but flexible enough to adapt when the market demands it
- You’re excited about expanding access to CNG and contributing to a cleaner energy future
- You’ve a solid understanding of the natural gas industry
Your responsibilities…Market Development & Sales Execution
- You will identify, manage, and convert a robust pipeline of CNG offtakers into signed GSPAs
- You will uncover new sales opportunities across different sectors and channels
- You will negotiate and close key deals, including concessions and confidentiality agreements
- You will build and maintain strategic partnerships to expand our footprint
Commercial Analysis & Reporting
- You will analyze gas market trends and generate insights for decision-making
- You will create structured sales reports, market profiles, and opportunity trackers
- You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve go-to-market strategies
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- You will lead client engagement activities, including meetings, presentations, and follow-ups
- You will assess customer needs and tailor solutions that meet those needs profitably
- You will maintain strong relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
Sales Planning & Strategy
- You will support the design and execution of segmentation, penetration, and pricing strategies
- You will track sales performance against targets and adjust plans for growth
- You will help refine internal processes for sales activity tracking and reporting
To be considered, you should have…
- 3–5 years of proven experience in business development or sales
- Strong understanding of energy markets, particularly the natural gas value chain
- A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Economics, or a related field)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market signals
- Proficiency in pipeline management and CRM tools
- Confidence to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team
Challenges you may face in this role…
- Educating potential clients on the long-term value of CNG versus traditional fuels
- Managing multiple stakeholders while balancing time-sensitive targets
- Building trust in a relatively new and fast-evolving market
- Navigating slow decision-making cycles in enterprise-level engagements
The goodies…
- Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
- Exposure to an innovative and mission-driven energy environment
- Opportunities for growth and expansion as the business scales
- Training and mentorship from seasoned commercial and energy professionals
- Field and travel opportunities with customer engagement at the core of your role
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:09:21 GMT