Business Development and Project Specialist

Company Description Sharpshooters Group is a full-service brand strategy, creative production, and growth marketing agency that helps businesses, organizations, and professionals build visible, trusted, and high-performing brands. The team combines strategic thinking, creative excellence, and performance marketing to turn ideas into impactful brand experiences that drive measurable business results. Services span the full marketing journey, including brand identity, visual content production, website design and development, digital marketing, SEO, paid advertising, social media, email marketing, consulting, and event branding. A signature offering is the creation of premium personalized and corporate magazines that preserve stories, celebrate milestones, and elevate brand storytelling through exceptional editorial design. Sharpshooters Group partners with startups, SMEs, corporates, government institutions, personal brands, and nonprofits across diverse industries to build meaningful audience connections and support sustainable growth.Role Description The Business Development and Project Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Port Harcourt. This role is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and supporting the growth of the agency’s service offerings. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market research, generating and qualifying leads, preparing proposals and presentations, and coordinating follow-ups to move prospects through the sales pipeline. The specialist will also support project planning and execution, liaising between clients and internal teams to clarify requirements, track deliverables, and help ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. The role involves maintaining accurate records in CRM and project management tools, contributing to sales and marketing initiatives, and providing feedback on client needs to inform service improvements.QualificationsStrong Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to identify opportunities, understand industry trends, and inform business development decisions.Excellent Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation abilities, and effective stakeholder management.Proven Lead Generation skills, with experience in prospecting, qualifying leads, and managing a sales pipeline for marketing or creative services.Customer Service skills that support building long-term client relationships, handling inquiries professionally, and ensuring a positive client experience.Experience in business development, sales, account management, or project coordination within marketing, advertising, or creative agencies is highly beneficial.Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively with cross-functional creative and technical teams.Familiarity with CRM systems, basic project management tools, and digital marketing concepts (e.g., social media, Email marketing, Gohighlevel) is an advantage.Coordinating and preparing high-quality responses to tender documentsEnsuring all bids submitted meet customer requirements and adhere to company standardsBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.