General Manager, Business Development & Sales at Phase3 Telecom Limited

Phase3 Telecom a regional long-distance Telecommunications network operator that provides transmission service for reliable and affordable broadband. Phase3 operates a 6000km fibre optic network using its unique Right of Way (RoW) to deploy infrastructure along high voltage power transmission lines. Headquartered in Abuja the company operates a fast growing efficient, affordable and reliable fibre-optic backbone that service many of the largest Telecommunications operators, internet service providers (ISPs), Government Institutions, Schools, University, multinational corporate organizations, small businesses, hospitals and residences: in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region.

Hence: we are seeking a candidate to fit the role of Sales /Business Development Head at our Abuja office. This is an integral role within our company: a leadership role which involves developing long-term client base and effective business relationships at senior level.

Phase3 Telecom is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: General Manager, Business Development & Sales

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The GM, Business Development & Sales will deliver sustained new business growth with key clients while having a pivotal role in driving new business success.
• Our clients are one of the leading players in the Nigerian Telecommunication industry; hence candidate must possess high-level networking capabilities to function within the Industry.
• Candidate must possess proven sales experience with excellent key account management skills.
• Must also be a self-starter who is accountable & professional;with proven leadership experience in building and leading sales teams to achieve business targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of fist degree in related field, B.Sc/B.Eng./B.A.
• A Master's degree is an essential qualification for the role.
• Minimum 10 years post graduate experience in Sales and business development roles (experience Within a telecommunications and technology driven environment of a senior sales role will be an added advantage).

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strategic thinking, Good Leadership and Strong analytical skills
• Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with senior executives of multinational Organizations.
• Result- oriented, self-driven with a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Strong selling and revenue driving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral including management report writing skills.
• Excellent business forecasting, judgement and good decision making skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skill.
• Reliable, tolerant and determined and must also be an emphatic communicator.

Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified persons should forward their CV and application letter in Microsoft word format to: [email protected]