BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / GROWTH STRATEGY OFFICER AT W.ELSE NIGIERIA LIMITED | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / GROWTH STRATEGY JOBS IN RIVERS

About Company:

W.Else Nigeria Limited is commited to provided great food delivery experience across Nigeria. W.Else Nigeria Limited has been delivering great meals across Portharcourt through it's brands, Wherelse.ng has sucessfully birthed other brands like soupplace.ng and Gogrills.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Officer to drive sales growth, expand market presence, and build strong relationships with retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and institutional customers.
• In this role, you will focus on increasing product volume, opening new markets, improving product visibility, and supporting revenue growth for both retail and wholesale channels.

Key Responsibilities
As a Business Development Officer, your primary duties will include:

• Identifying and Onboarding New Partners: Seek out and establish relationships with new retailers, wholesalers, and distributors.
• Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement effective sales strategies to boost sales of soup and garri products.
• Customer Relationship Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, discounts, and supply agreements to maximize profitability.
• Market Analysis: Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and market trends to stay ahead in the industry.
• Collaboration with Marketing: Work closely with marketing teams to coordinate promotions and product launches.
• Product Management: Ensure product availability and optimal shelf placement in retail outlets.
• Market Feedback Collection: Gather market feedback and communicate customer needs to management.
• Sales Performance Tracking: Track and report sales performance against targets.
• Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly sales and growth reports for management review.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Results-driven and self-motivated.
• Effective problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet sales targets.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in business development or sales.

Technical / Business Skills:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in market analysis and customer segmentation.
• Knowledge of retail and wholesale distribution channels.
• Awareness of pricing strategies and profit margins.
• Basic understanding of sales data and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience with CRM or sales tracking tools.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 28th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV to: wherelseng@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.