Partnership Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partnership Manager

Job Identification: 364
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Accountabilities

• Identify, source, and onboard vendors for Asharami Innovation's supported products.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand vendor networks, business opportunities and product offerings.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with vendors, ensuring their satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor queries, issues, and support.
• Facilitate contract negotiations and ensure all agreements align with business objectives.
• Create and maintain vendor communication materials, including FAQs, guides, and updates.
• Prepare regular reports on vendor performance, engagement, and business development progress. 
• Train and support vendors on platform usage, including product listing, stock updates, and order management.
• Work closely with the operations team to optimize vendor related processes and address challenges effectively.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize product quality, pricing, and availability.
• Monitor vendor performance, including delivery timeline, product quality, and customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with marketplace policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in business development, vendor management & partnerships.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic vendor relationships that drive business growth.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in market analysis, identifying trends and growth strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Personal integrity and professionalism
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, and Word for documentation.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2025 (10:59 PM).