Business Development Manager

Job Description : BDM NIGERIA AND WEST AFRICA Work Experience: 10-15 years Benefits included: Accommodation, Bonus, Flights, International insurance, Moving expenses, Pension, Transport Preferred Candidates: Both international and national jobseekers invited to apply Vacancy closing date: Mar 27, 2021 HQ in Abuja, Nigeria is part of a European group of investors with a strong expertise in logistics for semi-solid and liquefied hydrocarbon products in Africa. The company operates state-of-the-art production facilities and is building and developing a large transportation fleet and a highly specialized logistic network and infrastructure to service demanding industrial customers all over Nigeria and West-Africa. In view of the further expansion of its activities in Nigeria and West-Africa, the company has an exciting and long-term opportunity available for an experienced (expatriate) : Business Development Manager West-Africa Oil & Gas Industry – Energy - Logistics Your Mission : • In this position you will be responsible for the achievement of the sales & marketing targets of the company in Nigeria and other West-African (ECOWAS) countries. • You will coach and motivate your team of Regional Sales Managers in achieving a continuous growth and expansion of the business. • It will be your role to establish a sales & marketing oriented organisation and develop a vision and strategies for market entry/penetration and business development. • Together with your team you will explore market opportunities and potential new power supply projects in a wide range of industries, e.g. mining, transportation, steel, glass, paper, textile, cement, food processing etc. • You will maintain excellent relations with external stakeholders : e.g. existing and prospective customers, financial institutions, investors, project developers, governmental authorities. • You will attend market and industry related conferences and you will plan and execute seminars and give presentations at events that offer exposure to potential customers. • Reporting directly to the CEO and the Managing Director of the company, you will provide market and sales planning information, forecasts and reports. Your Profile : • To qualify for this position you have a proven successful (expatriate) experience in a relevant Business Development position, preferably in West-Africa. • We are looking for a dynamic and high-impact candidate with a successful sales and trading experience in an industrial/technical environment with ideally a background in projects related to oil & gas, energy, power supply and/or logistics. • You are strong in leading a large and diverse group of employees (expats and locals) towards the achievement of the company's objectives, strategy and vision. • You are a competitive, flexible and resourceful professional with very good communication, networking and relationship management skills. • You are open-minded, persuasive and able to deal with all levels at customer accounts. • You have strong business acumen and a real commitment to achieving goals and results. • You have excellent analytical, organizational and decisionmaking skills. • You are fluent in English and French. • You are passionate about a global work environment and willing and able to adapt to another culture. • You are prepared to live and work in Nigeria (Abuja) with frequent travel in West-Africa and regular visits to the group offices in Europe.

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