Research & Strategy Lead at The Place (Smackers Limited)

The Place - We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Strategy Lead

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are looking for an experienced Market Research Strategy Lead to drive business growth and development.
• As a key member of our team, you'll develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives, identify new opportunities, and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and sales growth.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans to drive business growth, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams to drive growth and expansion.
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform strategic decisions, identify trends, and anticipate competitor activity.
• Collaborate with senior management and department heads to ensure alignment and effective implementation of strategic plans.
• Monitor and evaluate performance metrics to assess progress towards strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Economics or a related field from a recognized University.  
• 4-7 years of experience in market research and business development strategy in the consulting space
• Strong ability to think strategically and develop plans that drive business growth.
• Excellent understanding of business operations, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex data and inform strategic decisions.

Remuneration
Our remuneration is very attractive and includes our profit-sharing scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.