• Application Deadline: Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Business Operations Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 6 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• City Opebi




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Business Operations Manager will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and promoting trade between Nigeria and America (north & south) countries.


• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of international trade, excellent business development skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development activities for the company in Nigeria, plan marketing strategies and support the formulation of a long-term business development strategy in the region.


• Market the company’s various economic development programs and lead its growth initiatives to expand outreach in Nigeria and West Africa.


• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including trade missions, exhibitions, and conferences within the target outreach.


• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trade opportunities.


• Follow-up with clients, track progress on opportunities and keep abreast of new developments in the market.


• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and relationship with key stakeholders, including government agencies, trade associations, and private sector companies.


• Develop access to top government officials, senior management level in private sector organizations and international multilateral agencies supporting trade and export development in Nigeria.


• Produce content, infographics, layouts, charts, and templates for proposals.


• Develop and deliver trade promotion services, including market intelligence, trade leads, and business matchmaking.


• Represent the agency at trade events, conferences, and meetings.


• Monitor and report on business development activities and results.


• Peculiarity: It involves a lot of travelling

Qualifications

• A First Degree in any discipline.


• Must have a minimum of 6 - 8 years’ work experience.


• Demonstrable ability to interact with senior executives, developing and fostering key relationships at senior level.


• High degree of business acumen with evidence-based track record of success.


• Good understanding of international trade agreements, policies, and procedures.


• Excellent communication (writing & verbal) skills.


• Good interpersonal skill.


• Self-driven and resilience skills.


• Interest in economic development, international business, trade and investment.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.