Business Development Lead - WAF

NigeriaFull-timePosted Jul 24, 2026
Th role of Business Development Lead is to drive regional growth opportunities for assigned market/vertical with a high level of commercial, technical/operational and market understanding. Enhances sales owners with capabilities and knowledge including increased confidence to profitably grow with the customer in MPL and eventually integrated solutions. Identifies business opportunities in the core and new verticals being ahead of market trends.

Responsibilities:

Develop opportunities for Maersk Project Logistics (MPL)

Develop opportunities for MPL brought forward by commercial teamsCoordinate with solution team to provide pricing to opportunities brought forward  by commercial teamsMaximize synergies & overall profitability on opportunities Actively leading the RFI, RFQ and RFP process for MPL as co-sponsor with salesEnsure sponsored RFQ & RFP proposals submitted are comprehensive, competitive and within the parameters set by global productReview and vet contracts ensuring product technical standards & requirements are met Support new business pursuits via our sales/internal stakeholders to deliver a sound business proposal on timeApproach new leads jointly with relevant sales colleague, transferring opportunity ownership to sales in line with sales accountabilityStrong ability to break down a product solution in a simplistic fashion to both internal sales and customers.Support sales in pursuit of deals for relevant products (inbound marketing leads, trade shows, past relationships, etc.) Opportunity ownership sits with sales, not with technical salesLeading sales call for promotion of MPL capability to target customer, leveraging their product knowledgeIncrease knowledge & awareness of MPL with sales & internal stakeholdersProviding solutions to sales and customers in a rapid pace.

Serve as centre of excellence within Region for MPL

Own costing & pricing where necessary Provide expertise for MPL as consultant to customers Provide expertise  for MPL as consultant to internal stakeholders Ensure customer satisfaction within MPLAct as voice of the customers within MPL organizationAccountable for:MPL growth (top line / volume) delivery Profitability of MPL within geographical scopeMPL support.Sales metrics for MPL (TBC with SAL closed won / churn etc)Market intelligence for MPL within geographical scope(focused) Vertical MPL sales in the geographical scope.Critical Competencies:•Deep Special Project Logistics industry knowledge (5+ years) selling and solutioning our core technical service offerings.Financial & pricing acumenIndepth understanding of local (geo-scope) industry market trendsSolid understanding of customer industry needs & requirements for respective productWell developed stakeholder management and influencing skills.Strong understanding of commercial solution sales process.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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