• Application Deadline: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Business Development


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail- oriented and goal-driven Head of Business Development to increase the organisation’s revenue by improving the current portfolio, identifying profitable business opportunities and developing long term business growth strategies.


• He /She carries out business strategies that are in line with organisational objectives.


• You should be able to assess business risks by analyzing financial, statistical and economic data.


• He /She also works with regional partners to identify regional market opportunities, and builds good working relationships with buyers and sellers to assess market demand and provide new offerings.


• He /She is driven to succeed in an evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Approve demand creation strategies and new product service offerings to improve revenue and meet market demands.


• Approve reports and regulatory restrictions on new business ventures.


• Confirm new business agreements with identified partners, suppliers and vendors.


• Direct approach to drive cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling of new business ventures.


• Drive corporate governance measures.


• Drive new technologies to improve business portfolio and processes.


• Drive partnerships with internal stakeholders to adapt current portfolios to new business opportunities.


• Drive product research to understand future impacts on product offerings and production.


• Establish business development strategies to ensure overall organisational strategy is followed.


• Guide business development research reports on potential revenue streams and business threats.


• Lead development of business intelligence frameworks to improve data analytics and market assessments.


• Lead discussions on trading research with organisation's trading departments.


• Lead identification of opportunities to improve business processes.


• Lead local or regional team discussions to confirm decisions on business development.


• Lead new business opportunity projects based on business network feedback and economic landscape.


• Lead new business ventures and plan approaches and market entries.


• Lead partnerships with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for portfolio.


• Lead relationship building with industry players and develop strategies to leverage network for business opportunities and partnerships.


• Lead the department's financial budgeting process to acquire funds for the department's activities.


• Plan targets and goals in line with business development strategies.


• Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities


• Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to marketing directors and suggesting strategies to expand market research.


• Preparing all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs).


• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs.


• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field


• Ten (10) years’ experience


• Master's degree / Certifications is advantageous.


• Proven business development, sales, or marketing experience.


• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Exceptional leadership and management skills.


• Effective communication and negotiation skills.


• Strong business acumen.


• Detail-oriented and persuasive.