Business Development Executive (Oil & Gas)

Role Summary

The Business Development Executive is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, supporting revenue growth, and strengthening client relationships across the company's oil and gas–related service offerings. This role focuses on prospecting, client engagement, proposal support, and market intelligence, working closely with sales, operations, and management to convert opportunities into contracts.

This position is both field-based and relationship-driven, requiring strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the Nigerian oil & gas and logistics environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Business Development & Lead Generation

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across petroleum product haulage, pipeline-related services, procurement & delivery, and automotive sales and maintenance
• Source leads through market research, networking, referrals, site visits, and industry contacts
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients including oil marketing companies, depot operators, construction firms, fleet operators, and corporate organisations
• Schedule and attend client meetings, presentations, and site visits

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Understand client needs and recommend suitable company services
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions under the guidance of management
• Conduct follow-ups with prospects and clients to drive deal closure
• Assist in resolving client concerns in collaboration with operations and customer service teams

Proposals, Tenders & Documentation

• Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, bids, and tender submissions
• Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time
• Liaise with internal teams to obtain pricing, technical details, and service capacity information