Business Development Manager at Arit of Africa Limited

Arit of Africa Limited is a worldclass IT Systems Integrator and ICT Infrastructure Solutions Provider established over four decades ago with specialty in the deployment of highend IT systems, solutions and services. We are a customercentric organization providing a range of solutions to meet the demands and challenges of our customer. We have an indepth understanding of the Nigerian market and therefore understand the need to be conversant with the dynamic environmental factors in which the businesses operate, bearing in mind international best practices. Suffice to say we are a glocal (global and local) organization set to provide firstrate services that delight our esteemed customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• The Manager, Business Development - plans, organizes and coordinates budgeted sales and marketing activities.
• The job holder is responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies and plans, to achieve the targeted level of sales and customer expansion whilst ensuring profitability.

Responsibilities

• Drive and monitor the implementation of the sales and marketing strategy and take necessary actions to correct deviations
• Lead the execution of integrated marketing and sales campaigns
• Ensure all marketing strategies adhere to the company’s ethical code of conduct.
• Source and manage relationships with and evaluate theeffectiveness of outsourced providers of marketing services.
• Coordinate and participate in promotional activities
• Lead the development and execution of product launches and related marketing initiatives
• Ensure adherence to the sales process in order to achieve market share gains within key customers segment.
• Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetratenew markets.
• Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval.
• Provide input on the company’s media, public relations andadvertising initiatives
• Manage the division’s budget to achieve set targets whilst improving operations and customer service standards
• Monitor key performance indicators for the business; report periodically on the division’s activities as required
• Prospect for and identify new business opportunities
• Participate in business development activities throughout themarket
• Work with the sales team to develop, negotiate and win long term profitable and sustainable business.
• Lead negotiation for business deals; negotiate supply agreement

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Marketing or any other relevant discipline.
• MBA, Masters Degree or professional qualification in a relevantfield would be an added advantage
• 6 - 8 years sales management experience, with experienceleading, motivating and managing staff
• Strong track record in selling
• Knowledge of selling solutions and/or infrastructure will be an added advantag

Competency:

• Sound knowledge of the IT industry, products and services
• Strategic planning & management
• Business development
• Sales and marketing management
• Relationship management
• Managerial and leadership skills
• Negotiation & persuasion
• Communication and presentation skills
• Analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Conflict management skills
• Mentoring & coaching Skills.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2022.