Business Development Manager at Eden Solutions and Resources

Our client, an international elementary Learning Center located in Maitama, Abuja, is looking to employ a professional business development manager with years of experience and a proven record of improving organization’s market position and financial growth. The overall focus is to ensure the good image, growth and sustenance of the Centre.

This person will report directly to the program manager and will oversee internal marketing teams. He/she will ensure that the marketing department’s activities contribute to the company’s long-term success and will also develop and implement a cohesive marketing plan to increase brand awareness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting current and long-term goals for internal teams and designing and reviewing the marketing department’s budget
• Develop short and long-term strategic organizational plans to maintain and improve the revenue growth of the Centre
• Scan and conduct researches on the environment to identify new business opportunities for the Centre while maintaining an extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
• Develop mechanisms to improve the financial standing as well as advance the level of exposure of the Centre
• Identify strategies to attract new clients, effectively manage working relationships with old ones by keeping them satisfied and creating a stimulating environment that ensures continuous growth of the Centre
• Prospect for new students and adopt persuasive approaches that portray the Centre in good light for increased business opportunities
• Lead the team to ensure the expansion of the services of the Centre nationwide
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Strategically build market position by locating, developing, negotiating, and closing business relationships
• Conduct research on the industry and competitor businesses in a bid to identify innovative ideas to continuously promote the services of the learning centre

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 5 years in marketing or in similar position
• Professional chartered marketer (CIM) is a plus
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing successful marketing campaigns
• Experience with digital marketing tools and techniques
• B.Sc. degree in marketing, communications or relevant field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages (MS word, PowerPoint, Excel etc)
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality proposals and reports with minimal supervision
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong industry knowledge and prospecting skills
• Proven deep understanding of business development, marketing principles and strategies.
• Good business sense, initiative and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Good leadership and management skills
• Ability to effectively manage competing demands and good proposal writing skills