• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Trade Manager


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• Managing key partners. This will include supporting these partners on their sustainability strategies and providing key services to support them.


• The setup and management of activities of the International Trade & Investment Desk.


• Facilitating trade and investment between Nigerian and Britain.


• Managing and supporting trade enquiries, and opportunities for members and non-members through the trade desk.


• Reviewing the impact of trade and investment policies and processes and ensuring the proper utilization of the Chamber’s Advocacy platform to disseminate appropriate information.


• Identifying key partnerships within the public and private sectors and improving the Chamber’s footprint in relation to trade and investment.


• Supporting members through provision of practical and technical advice around international trade and high-level service delivery such as Trade Missions and consultancy.


• Trade Service team delivery, including managing own and KPIs of Trade Service department and seasonal interns.


• Working alongside the Head of Membership department to implement new tools to increase leads and revenue from Chamber services.


• Project Management of special projects as per business requirements.


• Ensuring the implementation of programmes necessary to achieve the objectives of the Chamber.


• Leading Chamber representation in key internal and external meetings and events related to international trade services & partnership.


• Delivering key events and training courses related to exports and international trade.


• Ensuring professional development activities are undertaken to keep up to date with international trade regulations and trends.


• Primarily ensuring the Inward and Outward Trade Missions and Investment and Promotion Exhibitions are successfully organized working with the respective Committees.


• The preparation and dissemination of high-quality research-based trade information through the periodic publication of a Trade & Investment bulletin. 

Education

• A first degree in Social Sciences, Management, Administration or a related field. MBA is an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Investment, Research, Business Development, Trade Finance and International Trade.


• Proven Experience in managerial positions.


• Thorough understanding of trade and investment environment.


• Strong Professional and Social Networks.


• Experience in coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and impact assessment of programmes and initiatives.


• Experience in raising and managing funding from diverse sources

Desired

• Excellent understanding of developing partnerships, developing relations and maintaining networks and connections.


• Understanding of the Nigerian and UK economies