Business Development/Research Manager

Our Client, a young dynamic company with offices in South Africa and Nigeria, engaged in researching, analyzing and consulting expertise to a range of clients in the telecommunications, IT services and electronic media markets seeks to hire a Business Development/Research Manager. This role demands in-depth analysis experience.

Reports to: General Manager (GM) of the Nigerian Operations

The successful candidate's key performance areas will be in the following categories:
- Leadership and management role
- Project-related work
- Business Development activities
- Client relationship maintenance

Requirements
- A good first degree in a recognized institution; Masters degree would be an added advantage
- A minimum of five years experience in the Nigerian ICT market (Experience in other West African markets would be an advantage)
- Must have a database of contacts in the Nigerian ICT industry (Contacts in other West African ICT markets would be a bonus)
- Must be a trouble shooter with problem solving abilities
- Must be a Nigerian Citizen and be able to travel in Nigeria and across Africa
- Fluency or working knowledge in French would be a bonus
- Must be a diplomat with knowledge of different political agendas

Essential skills
- Must be IT proficient with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Effective Organization and planning of work
- Maintaining a high level of commitment to personally getting things done
- Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills

Location: Alausa, Ikeja

Remuneration: The suitable candidate will not be paid below the industry standard

Only suitable candidates should apply by forwarding their updated CV, stating their salary expectation to: [email protected]