Business Support at Smart Partners

Smart Partner, our vision is to provide an exceptional professional services in the areas of human resources and business strategy to meet the changing needs of our clients.
To be known and recognized as that uniquely positioned firm of professional individuals providing innovative human resources and business solutions to its clients with the aid of latest tools and technology.

Smart Partner is recruiting for the below position:

Job Position: Business Support

Location: Lagos, NG

Job Description:

• We're seeking a Business Support Executive who has the practical knowledge of the buying/sales process in a retail outfit.
• Ideally the candidate will have experience from a distributor or retailer, be a proven self-starter who has a fashion-forward eye for trends, as well as a business mind for children clothing's.
• A passion for sales and a "can do" attitude are musts.
• The Business Support Executive will collaborate with various internal teams and external vendors to create the product selection that sets the store apart from all competition.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain vendor relationships
• Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, and delivery terms)
• Manage inventory levels with input from Financial Planning team
• Responsible for the growth of business in terms of revenue and brands
• Develop financial plan for the vendor(s) (profitability targets, mark-up and receipt flow)
• Continually research and explore new trends in marketplace and category
• Establish cross-functional relationships in order to effectively grow and maintain business

Requirements:

• B.Sc level qualification.
• At least 2-3 years experience.
• Passion for sales and merchandising.
• Ability to close deals with Customers.
• Good network of contacts.
• Strong command of English language (verbal and written).

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested applicants within Lekki Epe Expressway axis should send their resume (MS WORD) in confidence with a passport photograph (JPEG) to: jobs@smartpartnersng.com