Commercial Advisor (Water and Environment) at Trade Council of Denmark in Sub-Saharan Africa

About the Job

• Do you have a passion for business development and building long-term strategic partnerships with a focus on water and environment?
• The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos is looking for a dynamic and strategic-thinking commercial advisor to join our Trade Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services to Danish companies tailored to their needs and the opportunities in Nigeria (e.g. market research, stakeholder mappings and engagement, partner searches, marketing etc.)
• Drive business development with a special focus on water and environment.
• Maintain and develop a strategic local network to identify concrete opportunities for commercial collaboration between Danish and local stakeholders.
• Work with Government and Public Affairs and facilitate trade relationship between Denmark and Nigeria.
• Proactively take charge of lead generation and outreach to Denmark- and Nigeria-based clients.
• Take lead on information research and prepare digital content, including Nigeria market insights on water and environment sector-specific analysis for Danish companies looking to export to Nigeria and establish themselves locally.
• Plan and execute company events and business delegations between Denmark and Nigeria.
• Promote local market opportunities towards the Danish companies (SoMe, webinars etc).
• Contribute towards Danish Trade Council cooperation for Sub Saharan Africa and be a part of the Regional Water and Environment Team.
• Work closely with colleagues at the Embassy of Denmark in Abuja on specific assignments.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• A relevant Degree in Business Development, International Marketing, Economics, or similar
• At least 5 years of professional experience with progressing responsibility
• Solid business experience, preferably with some international business background, and experience in engaging with stakeholders and decision-makers at the top levels of both the private and public sector
• Focus sector experience not a requirement but is a plus
• A commercial mind-set, but can also work with government stakeholders
• Fluency in English - spoken and written
• Strong network in the Nigerian business ecosystem
• Excellent communication skills - an effective cross-cultural communicator
• Ability to work results-oriented with KPIs
• IT-proficiency, including Microsoft Office skills
• Team player as well as a keen interest and willingness to share knowledge with - and learn from - colleagues
• Proactive, intuitive, and dedicated with high adaptability