Business Development Manager at Elvaridah - Abuja and Niger

Elvaridah is a Business Development Company with the primary objective of working with businesses and business owners to start up their businesses, improve, differentiate or expand already existing ones.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Locations: Abuja and Niger
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Summary

• The Business Development Strategist is responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth and optimizing marketing strategies. He/ She will analyze business processes and finances, implement business plans, and establish effective networks. They may also be involved in merger and acquisition strategies.
• As a Business Development Strategist, your duties will include establishing networks with industry specialists, maintaining valued customer relationships, and negotiating deals.
• You would also work on creating partnerships with other businesses or develop different business strategies designed to increase the company's profitability.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.
• Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.
• Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.
• Identifying and developing new lines of business based on consumer behaviour.
• Performing competitor analysis toward obtaining an increased market share.
• Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.
• Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.
• Negotiating and closing business deals that promote sustained revenue.
• Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.
• Assessing and advising on potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.

Academic Qualifications / Skillset Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Development, Marketing or a similar field.
• Previous experience as a Business Development Specialist in a related industry.
• Proficiency in integrated business management and relevant software.
• Advanced knowledge of business development, marketing strategies, and brand expansion.
• Experience in identifying profitable business opportunities and potential clients.
• Exceptional ability to analyze market trends and competitor behaviour.
• Ability to maintain strong client relationships and establish industry partnerships.
• Competency in negotiating and closing business deals.
• Ability to advise on possible joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Soft Skills:

• Leadership skills to work with autonomy and a self-start mentality to manage relationships and balance the organization’s needs, concerns, and goals.
• Persuasive communication skills to motivate peers and colleagues to develop consensus-building, especially for approvals, reviews and feedback resulting in high performing projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines including ever-changing regulations and priorities.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in different socio-cultural contexts.
• Organized, high level of accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to learn the business and fully understand how and why tasks satisfy business needs.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Demonstrate diplomacy, good judgement, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the organizational and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals.

Work Schedule

• Workdays and Hours: 9am-5pm. Mondays -Fridays.

Remuneration / Benefits

• N1,000,000 per annum.
• Pension.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.