Business Development Manager Job at Swift Networks Limited

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Job Title: Business Development Manager

Job ID: 5206590

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Organisation: Swift Networks Limited

Job Objective: Successful candidate will be responsible for the generation and development of new business sales ideas/opportunities. She/he will lead a team of sales personnel to create new opportunities and is expected to think outside the box, grow our business and ensure the company's preference and market leadership.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•   Create and manage an annual business development plan for the company

•   Proactively identify new business opportunities to provide increased  sales

•   Provide up to date reports on existing and new business opportunities

•   Increase revenue through sales of new products/services

•   Communicate new product/service developments to customers in a timely manner

•   Follow up on new business opportunities

•    Involve in the development of the company's long term planning that identifies new business opportunities, markets and partners

•   Coordinating regular meetings and preparing regular reports outlining the brand's performance

•   Organize consumer panels as at when required

•   Manage the development of marketing and sales aid/promotional materials for Sales to effectively promote and generate consistent sales and profit growth;

•   Proactively identify and recommend business-building initiatives;

•   Responsible for day-to-day management of the brand (forecasting, sales updates) Lead cross functional teams;

•   Monitoring and analyzing business performance vis-à-vis business goals

•   Identify, develop, and launch new  and existing concepts and products supporting the brand portfolio;

•   Responsible for early commercialization process including qualifying the concept, positioning, pricing, presenting to Sales and retailers, forecasting volume, and getting budget approved;

•   Develop rollout plans for new products;

•   Delivering internal and external presentations regarding new product introductions

•   Monitor product performance against projections;

•   Conduct research to determine positioning of new products ;

•   Plan and ensure execution of sponsorship program to create maximum brand awareness;

•   Present product and marketing programs to Management;

•   Manage and coordinate internal marketing research including use of retail data services;

•   Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the AGM, Sales and Marketing

Desired Skills & Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

•   Ability to work on cross-functional teams in both leadership and member roles;

•   Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills;

•   Analytical skills, not only for presenting data but also for summarizing the findings and proposing recommendations for future improvement;

•   Must possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;

•   Must have a style that promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organization;

•   Must be a business leader and a calculated risk taker;

•   Strong project management and leadership skills;

•   Strategic thinker and creative marketer;

•   Results oriented and self-motivated.  

Minimum qualification and Experience: A good first degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Social Sciences with a minimum of 2nd class honours, Upper Division, from a reputable university. A minimum of 7 years business development experience, four of which must have been spent generating new sales leads with a reputable company in the telecommunication industry.

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