AFP (Abuja Furniture Production) is a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and thus part of Nigeria’s largest employer. With more than 360 employees, AFP is a leading manufacturer in the furniture and interior design sector. We implement projects nationwide for private customers, government institutions, and corporate interior fit-outs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Strategic Business Development Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary
- As a strategic business development manager, you can identify long-term growth opportunities through targeted partnerships, market analyses and strategic initiatives to sustainably strengthen Julius Berger Nigeria Plc’s competitive position.
Responsibilities
What are your tasks?
- Project management for the strategic business development of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
- Identify, understand and analyze new markets, customer segments, opportunities and potentials
- Preparation and implementation of market entry strategies taking into account market analyses
- Management of negotiations and transactions for new business, mergers and acquisitions
- Ensuring the consideration of legal and regulatory aspects in negotiations, through close coordination with specialist areas and business partners
- Assessing business development opportunities through due diligence, financial analysis and monitoring of strategic initiatives
- Development of sales networks and expansion of business customers
- Systematic competition monitoring for the development and adaptation of long-term business strategies
- Evaluation of profitability calculations and quality analyses
- Planning and creation of business processes and optimization suggestions as well as their project-based implementation
- Risk management and management, associated with reporting of risk factors
- Creation of evaluations and presentations and their communication to the management
- Participation in industry and networking events to promote business development and to identify market niches
Job Requirements
What do you bring?
- Master’s degree in Business, Management & Administration or in the field of industrial engineering
- 12 years of professional experience in a similar position and proven success in building long-term customer relationships and business development
- Experience with international teams and markets
- Strategic and analytical skills (financial and business analytics)
- Knowledge in due diligence and risk assessment
- Change management competence
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills
- Advanced project management experience
- Enforcement and negotiating skills
- Customer-oriented working, authentic appearance paired with willingness to travel
- German as native language, English very good written and spoken (C1)
- Networking and Stakeholder Management
- Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework in different jurisdictions
What do we offer you?
- Very good remuneration with various allowances, social benefits, low tax burden and further education opportunities
- Comprehensive travel package (G35 examinations, vaccination, visa and flight)
- Furnished, air-conditioned accommodation in the camp
- various sports and leisure activities, clubhouse, internet-based international TV
- Possibility of family reunification, kindergarten and a school according to the Hessian-Turgency school system
- Transport from your accommodation to your place of activity (office, construction site, etc.)
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online