Recruitment at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

Job Title: Sales & Business Development Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a candidate who can proactively identify new opportunities and nurture them into lasting, profitable client partnerships.
• The Sales & Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, overseeing the full sales cycle and developing strategies to increase market share within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive company growth.
• Conduct market and competitor research to support strategic decision-making.
• Generate and manage qualified leads while maintaining an active sales pipeline.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, quotations, and sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Follow up on leads, schedule meetings, and document all business development activities.
• Track and report on performance of business development initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure timely delivery on client commitments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align solutions with client needs.
• Represent the company at meetings, events, and networking engagements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports for management.

Requirement

• First Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related fields (Master’s degree or professional certification is an added advantage).
• 7 – 10 years experience in sales within the food, hospitality, FMCG, or meat processing industry.
• Minimum of 2 years in a managerial sales role.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian market, sales dynamics, and industry trends.
• Proven experience in sales research, pipeline management, and converting data into actionable insights.
• Strong network and relationship-management skills with established industry contacts.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and maintain professional client relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in market research, sales analysis, and competitor assessment.
• Familiarity with sales measurement tools and go-to-market strategies.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, objection-handling, and closing skills.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage time effectively.
• High sense of initiative, accountability, and professional work ethic.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: peridotforte@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Research Assistant / Associate

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time; initial fixed term January 2026 to September 2026, subject to renewal
Work Type: Hybrid

Job Summary

• Our client in the Education and Research industry is seeking a candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, meticulous organizational abilities, and the capacity for independent work in a hybrid, non-office environment.
• The Research Assistant/Associate will support the research, coordination and institutional development activities of the project report and academic manuscripts.
• The role involves research, writing, documentation, communication and structured project support. The work requires intellectual curiosity, strong writing skills, careful organisation and the ability to work independently.
• The successful candidate will contribute to research tasks, draft project documents, coordinate with partners and advisors, and represent the programme in selected engagements in and outside the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Support data collection and basic quantitative tasks using Excel and similar tools (competent quantitative skills highly desirable, or strong willingness to learn).
• Conduct literature and policy research and produce clear analytical notes, briefs and summaries.
• Draft project documents including charters, agreements, memos, meeting notes, dossiers and basic grant materials.
• Coordinate with UK and Nigerian partners, including the project legal advisor, and follow up on agreed actions.
• Map and engage institutional stakeholders, arrange meetings and represent the programme in Abuja when required.
• Support communication tasks, including short web updates and simple project communication outputs.
• Maintain organized project records, correspondence, schedules and supporting documentation (including SLAs).
• Support basic quantitative tasks using Excel or similar tools, including simple tables and data preparation.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

• First degree in Law (LLB).
• Experience in public speaking or stakeholder communication.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities.
• Confidence in engaging with institutions and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing tasks.
• Based in Abuja with ability to attend in-person engagements.
• Some experience with Excel, Stata, R, ATLAS.ti or qualitative software.
• Prior exposure to research administration or grant writing.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with a brief cover note (maximum one page) and one writing sample demonstrating clarity and analytical ability (will be checked for gen AI use) to: peridotforte@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Account Officer will manage daily financial transactions and ensure accurate record keeping. The Account Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, managing accounts receivable/payable, and ensuring timely reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily cash collections, bank transfers, POS transactions, and ensure accurate recording of all financial activities.
• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
• Process invoices, verify transactions, and ensure accurate financial recording
• Reconcile bank statements and ledgers to maintain precise financial records
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Serve as primary contact for client billing inquiries and ensure prompt payments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and execute collection procedures
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate financial data
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial efficiency
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and company policies
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for financial documents
• Assist with audit preparations by providing required documentation and support

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2 years of accounting or cashier/reconciliation experience, preferably in a restaurant, hospitality or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial record-keeping, POS systems, and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic accounting software.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: peridotforte@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.