Vacancy for business development executive @ logistiq xpeditors, abuja

LogistiQ Xpeditors (LXGlobal) seeks to recruit a Business Development Executive for its Abuja office.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Business Development Supervisor (BDD in the absence of BDS)

JOB SUMMARY

The Business development personnel help companies grow and expand by reaching new customers. You will be responsible for assisting in developing new business avenues for the company. You will also work with other departments in the organizations, including operations, marketing, and service delivery departments.

This role is accountable for gathering data regarding customers' markets, conducting intensive research pertaining to channel development, product development, and product distribution. As Business Development Trainee, you will assist the marketing departments and help to develop new business strategies, conduct market analysis and market intelligence gathering, and develop new and improved methods for marketing products through various new and traditional media.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Assist in Sales Development Initiatives for the Mass Market with major focus on LXGlobal’s target market.

- Assist to develop an annual Marketing & Sales Delivery Plan and support implementation efforts with other service delivery/operations staff.

- Plan, coordinate and assist in leading Customer-driven Supply Chain improvement efforts with the aim of achieving cost saving and operational efficiencies throughout their supply chain.

- Analyze impact of industry changes (such as fees, dues and charges) and participate in Customer negotiations for fee adjustments.

- Act as liaison support and manage the demand forecasting process between the customer and the Business Strategy unit.

- Act as a support to Coordinate all Supply Chain communication between the Customer and LXGlobal and proactively educate SBUs about critical customer requirements.

- Participate as a core team member of the Marketing & Business Development Department including participation in weekly meetings and Quarterly Customer reviews.

- Develop strong relationships with customer supply chains personnel and act as the focal point of contact to the Customer on all critical Marketing/sales communication to and from LXGlobal.

- Assist to develop work flow and business processes, communication tools and efficiency systems from order processing with both internal and external customers

- Assist to Monitor and recurrent expenditure and other expense requests

- Participate in resolving operational issues (i.e. inventory levels, pricing control)

- Act as a support to manage Sales and Marketing duties for LXGlobal and any other Subsidiary/Associated company as directed by management.

- Conduct research & Market intelligence gathering

ESSENTIAL REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Demonstrated ability to translate the company’s vision into a daily operations plan, as well as hands on approach to succeed in a demanding environment.

- Strong customer-facing skills and a passion for service excellence

- Commercial awareness, be familiar with asset management, cost control and profit and loss accounts and ability to manage the admin functions of business units

- Proactive ability to challenge existing practices and drive through change to benefit the business.

- Excellent analytical and communication skills coupled with influencing skills and teamwork.

- Capable of dealing with all levels of management within clients and partner organizations

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:

- B.A/B.Sc/H.N.D in Logistics Management, Marketing or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

- At least 2 - 4 years sales or marketing experience, within a distribution or logistics environment.

COMPENSATION/PERKS:

Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please, forward CV with a cover letter to [email protected] cc: [email protected] with job title as the subject of the mail. Application entries end on 30th October 2011. Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.