Key Account Manager (Abuja) at Lamudi Nigeria

Lamudi is the world’s largest and most successful online real estate marketplace operating in over 27 emerging markets across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia and constantly expanding. Lamudi Nigeria was launched in 2013 and has rapidly grown into the biggest and best property marketplace in the country.

Lamudi is part of Africa Internet Holding, a leading venture accelerator specialized in e-commerce. AIH is jointly owned by MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet with already over 2,000 employees in over 19 African countries. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talent. We want to create a well-balanced team of talented, truly dynamic and highly motivated individuals with a passion for entrepreneurship and web businesses.
Nigeria is one of the fastest growing and dynamic economies in the globe, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish, investment to return to the real estate sector and this is where Lamudi steps in.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Key Account Manager

Locations: Abuja

Role
Our team is an exciting and an extraordinary opportunity to be at the roots of the fast growing and constantly developing company. You will gain an inside perspective on an internet startup, learn day-to-day management and build functional expertise. Daily responsibilities include a wide array of market research, building new business partnerships, managing key accounts and supporting operations. Our company is moving at high speed, and will provide you with immense opportunities for initiative, creation, and leadership. You will be part of an international team of very motivated and talented people, which offers great opportunities for growth.

Job Description

• Defining and implementing commercial strategy
• Identifying and targeting revenue potential by focusing on securing sustainable repeat business
• Negotiating best conditions with partners while still building long lasting relationship
• Creating trust with all partners
• Collecting payments from partners
• Monitoring and analysing sales and external market trends
• Building strong customer relationships by leveraging information and defining opportunities
• Leading business development into new regions and leading cross-functional teams that are able to anticipate and deliver solutions to client issues

Required Skills

• A commercial mindset backed by entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong drive and motivation
• Impeccable communication skills
• Being enthusiastic, ambitious and confident
• Being professional, flexible and amicable.
• Information technology
• Ability to identify new business opportunities

Other Requirements
Candidates must be residing in the location they are applying for. Sales experience is required.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV and cover letter to: [email protected] The subject should be the position and location you are applying for.