• Application Deadline: Tue, 4 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Strategic Planning Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Objectives

• The Manager of Strategic Planning will develop and direct the strategic and long-range goals of the organization including proposals to enter new markets and to expand existing market presence.

Responsible for The Strategic Planning Manager is responsible for the following employees:

• Business Analyst


• Market Research Analyst


• Data Analyst

Main Duties

• Understand and keep abreast of the company’s business, products, services, competitors, industry, and target markets.


• Collecting and analysing actionable information about competitors and the marketplace to form a business strategy.


• Collaborates with executives and managers to develop long-range, strategic goals.


• Identifies and reviews pricing and market trends; analyses and applies this information in development of strategies for individual market segments.


• Monitors business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the company’s current and anticipated product lines.


• Leads trials concerning new business initiatives, based on results, makes, recommends, and implements adjustments and modifications.


• Collaborates with MD, GM, product managers and line managers to produce business and product plans that are profitable; evaluates these plans on a periodic basis.


• Serves as negotiator with third parties for potential collaboration or product acquisitions.


• Utilize data analytics to help your company make better decisions about where to invest its resources.

Social competencies / personal aspects:

• Readiness to offer high level of commitment


• Self-assuring


• Positive attitude


• Ability to promote contact, teamwork and to motivate


• Leadership qualities, high level of persistence


• High level of quality awareness


• Ability to think analytically


• Customer- and profit-oriented thinking and actions.

Training / professional experience / practical experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or industry-related field required; MBA highly preferred.


• At least 7-10 years of experience in the industry or acting as a consultant on major strategic planning projects required.