Bids & Tender Specialist Business Development Officer
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Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Our Client is seeking a highly organized commercially minded and results-driven Bids & Tender Specialist / Business Development Officer to support the companys growth objectives through strategic opportunity identification bid management proposal development and business development activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying tender opportunities coordinating end-to-end bid submissions maintaining client relationships supporting business development initiatives and contributing to revenue generation across the Groups business interests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bids & Tender Management
- Monitor public and private sector procurement portals tender platforms and business opportunities.
- Identify and evaluate tender opportunities relevant to the companys services and strategic objectives.
- Coordinate the preparation compilation and submission of technical and commercial proposals.
- Develop bid schedules and ensure timely completion of all tender requirements.
- Maintain a tender database submission calendar and bid tracking reports.
- Liaise with internal departments to obtain required documentation certifications and supporting information.
- Review tender documents and ensure compliance with eligibility requirements and submission guidelines.
- Coordinate post-submission clarifications and client correspondence.
Business Development
- Identify new business opportunities and potential clients across target sectors.
- Support management in developing and executing business development strategies.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
- Prepare capability statements company profiles presentations and marketing materials.
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Attend networking events industry conferences and stakeholder meetings as required.
- Support client engagement activities lead generation and follow-up initiatives.
- Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
Proposal Development & Documentation
- Develop high-quality proposals expressions of interest prequalification submissions and presentations.
- Coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial documentation.
- Ensure all submissions align with company branding and quality standards.
- Maintain a repository of standard bid content templates and supporting documents.
Reporting & Administration
- Provide weekly and monthly reports on opportunities submissions pipeline status and business development activities.
- Maintain accurate records of bids submitted success rates and client interactions.
- Track bid outcomes and identify lessons learned to improve future submissions.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Marketing Economics Procurement Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in bids tenders proposals procurement support or business development.
- Experience preparing public and private sector tender submissions.
- Knowledge of Nigerian procurement processes and tendering requirements.
- Experience working with government agencies oil and gas companies NGOs development organizations or corporate clients will be an added advantage.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent proposal writing and documentation skills.
- Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical and research capabilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- Number of qualified opportunities identified monthly.
- Number of tender submissions completed successfully.
- Bid compliance and submission accuracy.
- Proposal turnaround time.
- Business leads generated.
- Client meetings and engagement activities conducted.
- Value of opportunities secured.
- Contribution to revenue growth and business expansion.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Marketing Economics Procurement Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in bids tenders proposals procurement support or business development. Experience preparing public and private sector tender submissions. Knowledge of Nigerian procurement processes and tendering requirements. Experience working with government agencies oil and gas companies NGOs development organizations or corporate clients will be an added advantage. REQUIRED SKILLS Excellent proposal writing and documentation skills. Strong business development and client relationship management skills. Strong analytical and research capabilities. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint). Strong project coordination and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Number of qualified opportunities identified monthly. Number of tender submissions completed successfully. Bid compliance and submission accuracy. Proposal turnaround time. Business leads generated. Client meetings and engagement activities conducted. Value of opportunities secured. Contribution to revenue growth and business expansion.
