Membership / Business Development Executive at Churchgate Group

The Churchgate Group has become one of the largest and most successful conglomerates in the industrial, trading and building sectors of Nigeria and has earned a national reputation for its standards of quality. Since its inception, the privately held company has been one of the largest employers in Nigeria in a variety of business sectors and is regarded as a trusted “household” name.

Building on core strengths, goodwill and expertise, The Group has made considerable inroads into the real estate, banking and financial sectors. Currently, The Group is investing in hospitality, residential and commercial real estate and is regarded as a premier and quality developer in Nigeria.

We have also acquired core investor positions in two leading Nigerian banks and have a team of financial experts who manage and invest our own proprietary funds. We will continue to build on this foundation and view it as the beginning of an exciting journey with our efforts focused on key drivers in an emerging economy.JobSummary

The Membership / Business Development Executive will support the growth of the Trade Services Department by acquiring new members, retaining existing ones, and driving business development initiatives.
The role involves identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, ensuring membership engagement, and working closely with the Trade Service Manager to meet the department’s objectives.

Responsibilities
Membership Acquisition and Retention:

Develop strategies to attract new members and engage existing members, ensuring they derive maximum value from the department’s offerings.

Lead Generation and Prospecting:

Identify and pursue business development opportunities through market research, networking, and strategic partnerships to increase the department's revenue.

Customer Relationship Management:

Maintain relationships with members, ensuring satisfaction and providing support to increase their engagement with department services.

Support Event Promotion and Execution:

Assist in the organization and promotion of trade events to boost membership participation and visibility, supporting revenue generation.

Collaboration and Reporting:

Work closely with the Trade Service Manager and other departments to ensure alignment in executing membership and business development strategies.
Prepare regular reports on membership acquisition, retention, and revenue generation activities.

Market Intelligence:

Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities to provide input on how the department can offer more competitive and valuable services.

Sales and Marketing Support:

Assist in the development of marketing materials and campaigns aimed at attracting and engaging members.

Academic Qualification

First Class, Second Class Upper (B.Sc) or HND Upper Credit in Economics, international trade, international business development, Law, Business Admin/Development, Commerce/computer science, or any other Social/Management Discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience:

A graduate with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in a business support organization or business associations.

Required Skills:
Strategic & Analytical Skills:

Research skills
Knowledge of international trade.

Sales & Business Development Skills:

Sales and closing skills
Negotiation skill
Partnership facilitation.

Marketing & Digital Skills:

Marketing skills
Knowledge of digital marketing
Content writing.

Community & Relationship Management:

Community management skills
Networking and collaboration skills.

Technical & IT Skills:

Excellent IT skills
Proficiency with data management and data analysis tools
Use of social media tools.