Strategy and Corporate Development Lead (SCDL) at Cumbrian Consult Limited

Cumbrian Consult Limited - Our client is an affiliate of a leading multinational corporation in the Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances industry with an outstanding line of cutting-edge products and premium services enjoyed around the world. Their highly innovative and resourceful workforce is driven by an enduring commitment towards developing technology for the improvement of lives in their local communities and for a better world.

As the company continues to deepen and expand its operations across Nigeria, it requires and invites applications from highly experienced, talented, and motivated professionals for the position below:

Job Title: Strategy and Corporate Development Lead (SCDL)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objectives and Primary Responsibilities

• To support the company’s sustainable growth objectives and maintain its competitive advantage at all times, the Strategy and Corporate Development Lead (SCDL) will oversee the development and execution of appropriate corporate strategies, blueprints, and projects in line with evolving market development.
• The SCDL will also provide timely advice on market positioning and efficiency initiatives to leaders within the company’s business and operations functions.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Liaise with the MD/CEO to coordinate the development of long-term corporate strategy and provide guidance on the business plan and strategies through the identification of strategic initiatives, opportunities, and imperatives that improve business growth, profitability, and efficiency for all departments within the organization
• Oversee the conduct of strategy retreat/planning exercise to drive corporate strategy articulation and implementation
• Develop weekly/ quarterly/ annual performance measures that will determine the effectiveness of implemented strategies and identify areas for strategic improvement
• Conduct periodic review, analysis, and reporting of the company’s performance on its strategic plans
• Oversee the research and analysis of macroeconomic, industry, and competitive trends across regions of operation and report findings, implications, and opportunities to the Executive Management team
• Develop forecasts for the evolution of consumer electronics demand, market shares, prices, and costs based on the forecast evolution of the macro-economic and competitive environment
• Develop appropriate mechanisms in conjunction with the MD/CEO to generate new business development/ investment ideas for the company
• Work with the MD/CEO to articulate the company’s business development philosophy and provide economic and financial analysis to support business development decisions
• Liaise with the supply chain and marketing managers to agree on the best positioning for the organization’s product lines
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/CEO.

Education/ Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree (second class lower) or it's equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field and discipline
• An MBA or relevant post-graduate/professional qualification (i.e., ACA, ACA or ACCA, CTP, CPA, and CFA) is mandatory.

Work Experience, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the consumer electronics or related industry or strategy consulting in a similar role
• Good appreciation of the principles and techniques of strategic planning including knowledge of corporate scorecard and performance measurement
• Excellent research and analytical skills with good problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong strategic/holistic thinking ability with an appreciation for systemic impact of issues or solutions
• Experience in market/industry analysis with the ability to use/apply technology in daily activities for data interpretation, and risk management as well as data visualization tools to communicate analysis and insights
• Excellent written and oral communication as well as presentation skills
• Strong work ethics and integrity
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Remuneration
Successful candidates will receive very attractive and competitive remuneration package and benefits in line with industry standards.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2022.