BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT TAK LOGISTICS LIMITED

About Company:

TAK Logistics Limited is a top-tier transportation firm based in Port Harcourt, offering unparalleled logistics solutions to our clients. Our expertise lies in efficiently transporting cargoes from production sites to storage facilities across Nigeria, ensuring a smooth and reliable delivery process every time.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Business Development Officer will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and managing new business opportunities across the Northern region.
• The role demands a self-motivated professional who can work independently in a hybrid structure, build strong client relationships, and translate market intelligence into actionable growth strategies.
• The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and field relationship management skills, with a deep understanding of the logistics, transport, or supply chain landscape in Northern Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business leads within the logistics, manufacturing, and FMCG sectors.
• Actively pursue partnerships and client acquisition in assigned states and zones.
• Conduct regular field visits to clients, transport hubs, and potential business partners.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients and provide weekly progress reports.
• Develop proposals, quotations, and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Coordinate with operations and HR teams to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations.
• Gather market intelligence on competition, pricing, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the company at trade shows, logistics events, and client meetings within the region.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards during all business engagements.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue and client acquisition targets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of new clients onboarded
• Monthly and quarterly revenue generated
• Client retention and satisfaction rate
• Timeliness and accuracy of business reports
• Quality of proposals and conversion rate
• Market coverage across Northern states.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an HND / B.Sc Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in business development or sales (preferably within logistics, haulage, or transport sector)
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing regional operations
• Fluency in English and Hausa (mandatory for effective communication in the region)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate within Northern Nigeria

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Self-driven and comfortable working remotely or independently
• Deep local knowledge of the Northern business environment
• Passionate about building and sustaining long-term client relationships
• Possesses high integrity, accountability, and professional maturity
• Thrives under pressure and consistently meets growth targets.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sales and negotiation ability with a consultative approach
• Familiarity with logistics, transport, or manpower outsourcing services
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Field-oriented with willingness to travel frequently within the North
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
• Resilient, target-driven, and adaptive to changing market demands.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 15th November, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should forward their resume (PDF) to: humanresources@islfleetmgt.com using the job title as subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.