Business Manager at Dream Labs (Nig) Ltd

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Business Manager to lead and oversee the work of employees in our company.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of business operations as well as setting strategic goals for the future.
• The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all matters of business.
• They will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the company’s vision and culture.
• The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our company’s activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity;
• Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals;
• Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. people, material, equipment etc.);
• Organize and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity;
• Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
• Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers;
• Gather, analyse and interpret external and internal data and write reports;
• Assess overall company performance against objectives;
• Represent the company in events, conferences etc;
• Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
• Establish a plan, gather resources, mobilize, and carry out the actual delivery;
• Create marketing materials (case studies, references, client quotes, etc);
• Give the appropriate business unit comments on product gaps and development;
• Lead the introduction of new items to the channel and sales force;
• Help with the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, collect financial and operational data;
• Report expenses, activities, results, market position, and projections with accuracy and promptness;
• Create capture tactics for sales targets that are in line with the objectives of the practice area and the business model;
• Participate in creating the annual budget;
• Manage daily activities and offer assistance;
• Guide people to reach their objectives by being focused on important priorities;
• Choose the proper course of action, use judgement within the confines of established rules and standards

Job Requirements

• Minimum of MBA in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations Management or related field;
• Minimum of 7 years of proven work experience in operations management, sales and marketing and at least 2 years in a managerial position;
• Previous experience in an ICT company is an added advantage;
• Previous experience in sales/marketing is an added advantage;
• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC program;
• A Leadership certification is an added advantage;
• A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills;
• Understands the various business models for power sales, and how best to diversify and mitigate portfolio concentration risk;
• This position requires an in-depth understanding of business development, critical thinking and the ability to provide time-bound solutions to the benefit of the company, and projects;
• Lead by example and offer support/co-ordination to company workflow as required;
• Excellent negotiation, project and contract management skills;
• Great business and financial acumen with an excellent understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks;
• Great relationship management skills; an understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods;
• Excellent skills with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Slack etc);
• Business level fluency in major Nigerian languages, a plus;
• Dependability, attention to detail, cooperation, stress tolerance, concern for others, initiative, leadership, self-control, and independence are the desired pre-requisites;
• Ability to develop and update professional knowledge and skills quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in the advancement of business objectives;
• Adapts to changes in company strategy whilst developing own strategy to achieve personal goals of competently owning and managing processes;
• Has a collaborative attitude and ability to drive that through across business units/work functions;
• Understands company strategy and vision and is able to drive that through across to other employees across the organization;
• Assesses own development needs and develops self to improve job performance and fulfil future potential. Contributes to the team ethos and instilling the values of Company;
• The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through concise communication skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts;
• Should possess requisite skill sets- active listening, speaking, reading, comprehension, critical thinking, performance monitoring, time management, people management, material resource management, effective time management, judgment and decision making, teaching, coaching, and social awareness.

Our Culture:

• We put our people first, we create an environment where all opinions or ideas matter and everyone is allowed to work based on their initiative. We respect each other and work as one unit where no one is left behind.

What we offer

• Healthy and safe work environment;
• Competitive salary;
• Health Insurance;
• End of year bonus;
• Recognition bonus;
• Training and development programs.