Manager – Investment & Property (SME Industrial Cluster) at Stresert Services Limited

Our client is one of the foremost infrastructure development and Management Company in Nigeria.

REPORTS TO:      Managing Director

DIVISION:            Business Development

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will serve as a single point of contact for our SME industrial cluster business initiative
• Responsible for Planning, Executing and Owning SME Industrial Cluster Initiative
• Engage with Financial institutions/Multilateral and Donor Agencies for initiative funding and financial modelling
• Responsible for creating product awareness, marketing and selling  Free Trade Zone (FTZ) real estate to potential international and local SME off-takers.
• Responsible for close liaison at senior levels with government policy makers and agencies with interest in SME and the governments non- oil revenue diversification drive.
• Liaise and manage relationship with JV partners, vendors and other stake holders required to develop and ensure success of the business Initiative.
• Attend weekly cross-functional project meetings manage issues and risks and report to the board and key stakeholders weekly
• Develop a wide network of SME's both locally and internationally
• Liaise, guide and work closely with Advisory service providers and consultants on the project
• Effectively manage a small team of Sales &Marketing personnel
• Will be responsible for engaging with other FTZ, Commercial/Industrial Cluster developers around the world and reviewing fit for purpose business models and off taker selection criteria’s

REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior level Business Development experience
• Experience of Incubating businesses preferably in the SME Space
• Strong understanding of the SME business space and policies will be an advantage
• Experience of promoting industrial and commercial real estate to potential off-takers
• Must be able to engage at senior level with Government reps and agencies that drive SME policies in Nigeria
• Any experience of successfully operating or setting up an FTZ will be a distinct advantage.
• Must be a strong business influencer with strong interpersonal skills and effective communicator.
• Will be a driven self-starter that will be able to hit the ground running with minimal support.
• Must be able and willing to do regular business travel across Nigeria, West Africa and internationally for seminars, meetings and strategic events.
• Must be comfortable speaking at public events.
• Strong Business acumen, negotiating skills and board level presenting skills
• Must be abreast with latest Industrial & Trade policies and roadmaps

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management skill
• Result Orientation/ Drive for results
• Negotiation skills
• Client focus
• Collaborating and Partnering
• Effective Decision making
• Good communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Numerical/Arithmetical Ability
• Strategic thinking

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Business Development/Marketing with 6 years at managerial level.

QUALIFICATION

• 1st Degree in Social Sciences, Business Management or Engineering Discipline
• MBA or Masters’ degree in Marketing, Finance or any related discipline is an added advantage

SALARY

1, 000,000 gross per month