Research and Business Development Assistant at Helena Frey

A foremost brand in alternative power and new (solar) energy products desires to bring on board a team of RESEARCH & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT.

REPORTING:  HEAD, BUSINESS Development, & MD/CEO

OBJECTIVE , INTRODUCTION, & OVERVIEW

The Incumbent is responsible for identifying and driving organizational growth opportunities, conducting in-depth market research with proactive business  strategy, analyzing industry trends, competitors’ activities, identifying new 
markets while cultivating partnerships that expand the organization’s reach and  revenue.

Your position ensures management decisions are guided by data-driven insights and that opportunities from your submissions for innovation and expansion are consistently pursued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research

• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify industry trends, emerging opportunities, and threats…
• Monitor and report industry, policy, and technological trends impacting the brand products – Solar Inverters, Solar UPS, Solar Inverters Batteries, AVRs, and more…
• Liaise with the sales team for customer feedback, sales data, and market reports; for informed analysis to guide decision-making…
• From assigned products for development, you shall research briefs, feasibility studies, and other reportage to support new initiatives.
• Track regulatory, technological, and sectorial changes relevant to the business.

Business & Market Development

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, etc...
• Develop business proposals, pitches, and presentations for potential clients and investors.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients. 
• Coordinate with marketing and product teams to align business strategies with brand positioning.

KEY DELIVERABLES

Research Outputs: 

• Product Market analysis reports, 
• Competitor profiles, 
• Opportunity scans.

Business Development Outputs: 

• New Vendors/Factories identifications with reasons,
• Sales leads.

Reporting Outputs: 

• Daily Reports
• Recommendations.

OTHERS

• Attend industry events, networking forums, and exhibitions to identify opportunities.
• Benchmark against global best practices in business development and innovation.
• Support cross-departmental projects requiring research or partnership input.
• Ensure documentation and knowledge management for all research and  BD activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Good Bachelors Degree (Preferably Sciences Like: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology; including Economics)
• Strong analytical skill and data enthusiast, 
• Great Drive for growth
• Proficiency in Office Suites, digital marketing and data tools,
• Clear communications and interpersonal skills,
• Strong organizational and attention to details,
• And more…