Commercial/Business Development Lead at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the company's commercial strategy, including as it relates to the pricing of the company’s key inputs and its own products, marketing, and sales strategies.
• Lead the identification and evaluation of gas assets, and support their development into commercially viable midstream ventures through comprehensive project management, including planning, time and cost management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leading and managing a commercial team, including setting goals, providing coaching and feedback, and evaluating performance.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key customers and partners, including negotiating and managing contracts.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities, including conducting market research and analyzing competitor activity.
• Overseeing the profitability of the company’s products and services to ensure the business is achieving its financial targets.
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends and competitor activity, identifying opportunities and threats to the company’s business activities.
• Providing commercial input to product development and marketing initiatives, ensuring that the business's products and services meet the needs of our customers.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including environmental, health, and safety regulations

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a similar related technical discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of Seven (7) years relevant post-graduation experience gained in a commercial management role in the energy industry or a similar environment.
• Technical experience at the initial career phase prior to conversion to a commercial role is an added advantage.
• A Master’s degree or an MBA from a reputable university is an added advantage