Country Representative at Port of Antwerp-Bruges International - Mikado Nigeria Limited

Mikado Nigeria Limited - Our client, Port of Antwerp-Bruges International, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Representative

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• They are looking for a qualified candidate for the position of Country Representative to manage the port activities for (POABI) and APEC in Nigeria,
• The Country Representative reports to the director of business development of POABI/APEC and the key account manager for Nigeria of POABI and APEC.
• He/She develops in cooperation with the POABI team a commercial Strategy and Business Development plan for the country.

Position and Job Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the sales strategy, and promote the value proposition of POABI and APEC in Nigeria
• Be observant of leads and potential consultancy and training opportunities, prepare proposals and after approval of the Antwerp management team, negotiate with the customer.
• First point of contact with clients and prospects.
• Expand the Lagos office activities and support the growth in Nigeria.
• Identifying the right decision-makers in the sector and convincing them of the opportunities and expertise we can offer them.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with current and potential customers through proactive communication and regular visits to discuss commercial opportunities.
• Maintain, improve and share knowledge about the Nigerian ports, terminals and logistics market.
• Execute assignments as an expert in Nigeria or surrounding countries.
• Reporting to and cooperating with the POABI-APEC headquarter in Belgium

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree holder.
• Hands-on 5 - 10 years experience in business development with strong knowledge of the maritime and logistic sector in Nigeria.
• Private or business roots in Nigeria.
• Talented networking skills to build relationships and is customer oriented.
• Ability to work independently and possess a self-motivated personality.
• Results-oriented, hardworking mindset with organisational skills.
• Strong collaboration skills in an international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to defend and commercialize a high-end brand and work in accordance with the values of the company.
• The candidate must possess a valid International Passport.
• Familiar with MS Office and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM).

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: mikadorecruitment@gmail.com using "Country Representative" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only successful candidates would be contacted.