Commercial & Business Development Manager at WTS Energy

Job Purpose

• To develop new business opportunities while actively participating in the growth of our existing new business in line with the groups strategic focus.

Responsibilities and Key Objectives

• Develop and implement initiatives that will contribute tthe growth of existing and new opportunities within the group.
• Develop and implement initiatives that will support the company’s short, medium and long-term goals.
• Build and interpret financial models unique tpresent and future commercial needs
• Liaise with Federal and State governments agencies, regulatory bodies, and consultants.
• Follow up with opportunities in non-oil and gas industries.
• Assist in project financing initiatives and the development of relationships with local and foreign financial institutions.
• Initiate relationships with local and foreign companies with potentials for partnerships that would-be vale adding tthe growth and establishment phases of existing new business ventures.
• Coordinate and collate information obtained and generate regular reports with clear and concise information on progress of all activities.
• Participate in relevant management conference calls and attend coordination meetings at other locations as required.
• Provide market intelligence information in the non-oil and gas sector on a regular basis.
• Provide Weekly report covering:
  • Progress reports and ensure data is correct.
  • News regarding the industry.
  • Political developments
• Review identified opportunities, make recommendations and assist with transaction execution as appropriate.
• Secure meetings and set up appointments with relevant officials as required.

Financial / budget responsibility:

• Prepare and manage annual budget for the Business Development Department.

Person Specification

• BA/BSc in Business Finance, Management or any of the Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant professional work experience in business development, Investment and corporate finance in the non-oil and gas sector.
• Ability to identify new opportunities and convert same to viable businesses.
• Ability to build and interpret economic and financial models
• Ability to manage projects of sensitive nature in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to access real time information (political, governmental, and regulatory)
• Excellent use of MS Office