Business Development Manager at Apata & Ascott Limited

Apata & Ascott Limited - We are a human resource consulting firm that is focused on delivering business value to organizations. We help organizations achieve their objectives by developing and executing strategies and policies that are aligned with business plans and a focus on best practices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an experienced Cinema Business Development Manager
• The BDM works to improve our Cinemas market position and achieve financial growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategy with short, medium and long-term milestones for both partner and direct business against which success will be measured.
• Engage and create new commercial business relation partnership to maximize commercial revenue and engage on creating a strong reputable brand.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements and Implementing strategies to drive revenue and ultimately business growth.
• Build alternative revenue streams. Identifies business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
• Develop revenue forecasts and strategies to achieve the desired results and change tactics if current plans are not delivering results.
• Drive commercial revenue through the various existing platforms of Onscreen, LCD and Movie guide advertising, staff branding, group booking, etc.
• Create customer loyalty programs to retain existing customers.
• Develop products and packages to ensure continuance in the rise of patronage in all locations.
• Monitoring the performance of the existing product range, identifying market trends and opportunities for new product development.
• Create a very robust Marketing Plan Strategy, coordinate activities and strategy to maximize commercial revenue and align with a commercial budget for all cinemas and amusement park locations.
• Build a wide relationship with local media groups, Banks, Corporates, radio stations, TV, Nollywood, film distributors, BOI to allow speedy growth for the company
• Clarifies the goals & purpose of work tasks, achieves predefined results & outcomes using ethical best practice methods and responds promptly.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Business Management or equivalent in a relevant field
• Four (4) or more years experience in brand management, concept development, sales, and marketing within a similar industry
• Professional attitude to meeting deadlines, ensuring details are handled well, and always mindful of effective resource utilization
• Ability to manage business development for 6 cinema locations and amusement parks seamlessly.
• Ability to proactively multitask, take initiative, prioritize workload effectively, act as a problem-solver and makes decisions.
• Proven track records on generating revenue streams through sponsorships, partnerships, events and the backbone of corporate events
• Strong client relationship management and development aptitude and the ability to undertake discussion and negotiations with colleagues and third-party suppliers.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: bukola@apataandascott.com