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Job Details
- Job Location
- Lagos Nigeria
- Company Industry
- Recruitment & Employee Placement Agency
- Company Type
- Employer (Private Sector)
- Job Role
- Sales
- Employment Type
- Full Time Employee
- Monthly Salary Range
- Unspecified
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
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Business Development Manager (Central Africa)
Company Overview:u00a0Our client is a leading multinational organization specializing in the electronics, and appliances industries with general operations in USA, Europe, Central Africa, and the Middle East. They are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic ‘Business Development Manager’ to drive their business growth and expand their presence in Central Africa, with a strong focus on Nigeria, Togo, and Ivory Coast. The ideal candidate will possess excellent public relations skills, a proven track record in business development, and a deep understanding of the target industries
Responsibilities:
1. Market Analysis and Strategy Development:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify business opportunities, customer needs, and market trends in Central Africa.
- Develop strategic plans and initiatives to penetrate the construction tools, elevators, electronics, and appliances sectors in Nigeria, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
- Evaluate the competitive landscape and identify key competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
2. Business Development and Client Acquisition:
- Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while actively seeking new business opportunities.
- Engage with potential customers, industry influencers, and decision-makers to promote our products and services.
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Identify and pursue potential partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures to expand the company’s market share.
3. Public Relations and Brand Management:
- Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts, including industry associations, government officials, contractors, and project developers.
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create PR campaigns, product launches, and promotional materials targeted at the Central African market.
- Monitor media coverage and industry news, and proactively manage the company’s public image through effective communication and relationship building.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration and Team Management:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless execution of business strategies and initiatives.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of sales and business development professionals, fostering a positive and high-performance work culture.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, timely project delivery, and effective after-sales support.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A master’s degree in business administration would be a plus.
- Proven experience of at least 5 years as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the construction tools, elevators, electronics, or appliances industries.
- Strong PR skills with an extensive network and good relationships in Central Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Togo, and Ivory Coast.
- Deep understanding of the target industries, including market dynamics, customer needs, and key players.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
Join our team as a Business Development Manager, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced organization that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
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