Business Development Manager at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is a privately owned Centre for Psychological Medicine in Abuja, Nigeria. We provide first class psychological and psychiatric care as well as treatment of addictions, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.

Synapse is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja

Job Description:

• The primary role of the Business Development Manager is to prospect for new clients through advertising, broadcasting, and other media instruments.
• They must then plan persuasive approaches that will convince clients to purchase the product.
• Business Development Managers must display a passion for images, be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• They need strong leadership skills and should be able to manage and motivate a wide range of people so that the sales team hits its targets.

Duties

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Ability to work as a trainer and deliver training programs is essential.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the sales team.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree is essential preferable in a marketing related course. Masters is desirable
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in brand managing.
• The candidate should:
• Have strong brand management experience;
• Good I.T. Skills; especially Power point and Excel
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work to targets / goals / deadlines
• previous travel experience or evidence of ability to travel to the western economies/world / economies with no visa difficulties
• Experience creating, costing and implementing sales / marketing / advertising plans
• Excellent business development and relationship management skills
• They should be outgoing and friendly and exceptional at building rapport.
• Experience of book keeping and basic accounting skills is essential.

Remuneration
Salary: 60-100k monthly depending on experience, with commission.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to: recruitment@synapseservices.org using 'Business Development Manager' as the subjectline of the mail.

Note:
Early applications are encouraged and would be treated with preference.