Business Development Manager

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<p><strong>Purpose Statement:</strong></p>

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<li>To provide exemplary business support whilst adding value to the company's project and general business operations.</li>
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<p><strong>Key Deliverables</strong></p>
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<li>Developing and maintaining an excellent understanding of the key customers/target audience to ensure that their needs are being met and that their business is retained.</li>
<li>Undertaking market research and analysis and producing business plans/recommendations (including all associated costs and forecasted revenue for the business), to ensure that all business development opportunities (new products, services and markets) are optimized.</li>
<li>Renewal of all operating licenses /permits.</li>
<li>Liaise with statutory and government bodies for explicit purposes when certain permit and licenses are required, and also ensure depot operations are not hindered due to regulatory constraints.</li>
<li>Monitor and provide supervision for the Ghana and Nigerian Business Development related issues</li>
<li>Relationship Management with all existing customers, prospective customers, governmental agencies/bodies and other stakeholders (internal & external).</li>
<li>Business Report writing.</li>
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<p><strong>Knowledge/Skills:</strong></p>
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<li>Leadership Skills</li>
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<li>Planning and Forecasting Skills</li>
<li>Client Networking</li>
<li>Industry & Business Knowledge</li>
<li>Financial awareness</li>
<li>Relationship management skills</li>
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<p><strong>Minimum Qualification / Experience:</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Management Science. An MBA will an added advantage.</li>
<li>5-7 years of experience in a Downstream Company, having held a mid-management position for at least 2 years.</li>
<li>Candidate must have a background in logistics, with proven administrative capabilities.</li>
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