Africon GmbH delivers business consulting with sole focus on Africa. Supporting international companies with their market entry strategy the services of africon GmbH range from first information on the possible target markets until local implementation of regional business purposes. With a hands-on philosophy and local project management we ensure reduction in cost, time and risk for our clients and increase turnover for the business in Africa. With our theme “bridging potentials” our services include market potential analysis, market entry strategies, development of partnerships in Africa and implementation of the market entry strategy with simultaneous consideration of local cultural conditions. Our presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana as well as more than 20 years of Africa experience have left a track record of more than 50 DAX, MDAX and international clients.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant
Location: Lagos
Starting Date: 01.02.2018
Job Summary
- As consultant you are based in Lagos or at your international home office and work independently on the successful implementation of local projects.
- You are responsible for the business development for our clients in Nigeria and building a network of contacts.
Job Description
- Managing of projects with clients in Germany and Nigeria
- Local market research in Nigeria and West Africa
- Relationship management in Nigeria with existing networks in various industries
- Acquisition of new contacts at all levels of potential clients, partners, suppliers etc.
- Organisation and co-ordination of business- and delegation trips to Nigeria
- Development and presentation of market entry strategies
- Above 50% travelling- national as well as international
Expert Knowledge and Skills
- Successfully finished degree in Economic Science or similar
- 3-5 years of working experiences - preferred in consulting or sales
- Professional MS Office skills (especially PowerPoint, Excel)
- Strong coordination and organisation skills
- High level of intrinsic motivation and flexibility
- Very good analytical problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a flexible, international team
- Open and communicative character
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive application credentials with the declaration of your availability and desired salary to:
[email protected]