Job Title: Executive or Managing Director – Market Research Head of Sub Sahara
Job ID: 2893313
Flexible Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, Ghana, in West African Countries (Nigeria)
Company: Global MNC Professional Firm
Country Leadership Role, Regional Coverage, Direct Report to Managing Director –
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall management, direction and co-ordination of the total business for the Sub Sahara regions but with currrent strong focus in developing the West African countries' businesses. Key result areas will include strategic planning in order to drive and grow the business that translates to the achievement of overall financial, employee satisfaction and client satisfaction commitments. Incumbent will be responsible for the overall marketing and business development planning and execution that will result in the achievement of planned sales and profit objectives. Incumbent should ensure the achievement of both short term and long term optimum returns on investment consistent with local conditions in alignment with regional priorities, approved budgets, and in accordance with company's vision/core purpose, policies/procedures and local legal regulations.
New Business Development / Client Servicing
• Identify areas of business opportunity and growth for total business in terms of market and technology
• Maintain and further foster relationships with key clients in the country
• Drive the marketing and sales of company's products and services by promoting cross-sell and introduce new services to current clients
• Improve company exposure and convey a highly positive image for Company through participating in associations and conferences / seminars
• Identify strategies and implement plans that will contribute to maximum client satisfaction and ensure continuous profitable business growth
• Ensure the implementation of client service standards and monitor the implementation of Client Management Process for the key clients
• Lead top-to-top business / client relationship development initiatives for major clients and pave the way for other directors to have access and develop client relationships at senior levels of the client organisation
Desired Skills & Experience
Pre-requisites:
• Tertiary education preferably in Marketing (MBA desirable)
• 15+ years FMCG (marketing / sales) or research-related industry experience desired with both quantitative and qualitative experience
• West Africa market place, environment and culture knowledge and the ability to speak French a definite advantage
• Sound retail / FMCG / consumer measurement marketing experience
• Multi-national / multi-functional experience with Company preferred
• Strong leadership and excellent people skills
• Proven outstanding client servicing skills and new business development capability
Application Link: Global MNC Professional Firm Job Portal
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