CMC
Connect – We are Nigeria’s premier perception management consulting firm that
provides solution to clients’ positioning issues and ancillary marketing
communication challenges.
Connect – We are Nigeria’s premier perception management consulting firm that
provides solution to clients’ positioning issues and ancillary marketing
communication challenges.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Group Business Development
Executive
Location:
Lagos
Department:
Office of the Group Managing Director (GMD)
Reporting to:
GMD
Job type:
(Full-time)
Employment
Type: Permanent
Executive
Location:
Lagos
Department:
Office of the Group Managing Director (GMD)
Reporting to:
GMD
Job type:
(Full-time)
Employment
Type: Permanent
Job Description
- We are
one of Nigeria’s leading Public Relations and Strategic Communications
companies, and because of increasing business opportunities in the
Nigerian and International market, we would require a Business Development
Executive who will exploit these opportunities to impact profitably on the
four companies in our Group. - The
work environment is first class with an attractive remuneration package
and provision for performance based bonuses and incentives.
Key Roles/Objectives
- Act as
Rain Maker for the Business by having overall responsibility and
accountability for Identifying business opportunities/trend setter ideas
via researching industry, publications and related events within the
communications industry for CMC Connects consideration. - Develop
negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new
venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and
potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals. - Closes
new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and
negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business
operations. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add
value to job accomplishments. - Target
government MDAs (spell MDA out) for cutting edge design of new concepts in
government communication programmes that would yield cost effective
patronage. - Develop
Business plans for each of the Group Companies to enhance growth and
profitability. - Analyse
new public relations and communications concepts; identify those relevant
for company’s adaptation and/or profitability. - Ensure
implementation and deployment of selected opportunities using a program
management methodology. - Serve
as Business advisor to the Group Managing Director on major Government
economic decisions, most especially in the areas of Budgetary and budget
allocation to MDAs, States and LGAs to exploit areas of profitable
collaboration. - Filter
through potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal
requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving
internal priorities and then recommending most coherent and compatible
options. Objective is to propel company to sustain leading status in the
communication industry - Ensure
delivery of team’s financial targets including revenue, market share and
net margin. - Responsible
and accountable for understanding and anticipating customers’ requirement,
mapping competition and positioning the company offerings as the preferred
service provider to its various clients. - Maximize
customer satisfaction by developing and maintaining excellent
relationships and effective communication channels. - Prepare
necessary reports (metrics, periodic business reviews) and maintain in
company database. Provide monthly reporting of revenue intake and closed
deals. - Protect
organization’s value by keeping information confidential. - Updates
job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations.
Functional Relationships
- Chief
Executive Officer - Leadership
Team of Group - Senior
Management team of Clientele base - Service
Provider Partners
Person Specifications
- Applicants
must have a bachelor’s degree or HND in business, or any of the numerate
Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, Marketing, Business Administration)
with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience preferably in
business development. - An MBA
with concentration in Finance and/or Business Administration will be an
added advantage. - A
minimum of 6 years work experience in Business Development is required
with demonstrable experience in developing strategic business plans
influenced by Global and National economic indices
Program Management Skills
- Strong,
charismatic individual with outstanding organizational skills, driven to
succeed and win - Expertise
in developing strategic Business Plans influenced by global and national
economic indices. - Mastery
of Presentation skills/techniques. Understanding of how to deploy the full
suite of required presentation tools to enhance executive management scenario
building/ decisions making - Ability
to execute with Minimal supervision
Behavioural
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Self-Assured
- Inspiration
to team members; believer in team work - Ability
to communicate and relate with C-Level executives - A
detail oriented person with a track record of follow through
accomplishments - Analytical
and full of drive for results - A
self-starter and innovator of business concepts - Deep
practical strategic thinking abilities with business acumen to executive
and implement - Excellent
interpersonal skills. - Change
Agent driven to create a legacy
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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here to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click
here to apply
Application Deadline: 31st August, 2017.