Job Openings at Telinno Consulting Limited (TCL)

Job Description
About the Role:

• The Business Development Manager will have the responsibility to create and design a startup business portfolio, create new business relationships to amplify and accelerate our overall strategy and growth in Nigeria.

What You'll do:

• Define and lead all of the business development activities with potential to generate extraordinary impact across the organization and ecosystem.
• Identify and build relationships with potential deal partners, clients.
• Pursue, evaluate, negotiate and ensure conversion of top business development opportunities in the country while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g. product development, operations, legal, etc.)
• Review deal metrics and communicate impact to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and give business reviews to our senior management team regarding progress in the business development space on a regular basis
• Handle a high volume of engagements and the fast pace of our company

Requirements
What You'll need

• A minimum of 8 years of experience oriented to business development in the tech industry, management consulting, banking, oil & gas or telecommunications experience in Nigeria - but we will consider candidates with less experience if they meet our other requirements
• Well-rounded profile: ability to combine business, strategy, finance and legal concepts to lead complex, multi-faceted deals
• Ability to establish, maintain and leverage effective and fruitful relationships at partner & client companies
• Ability to understand and work together with operational teams; lead through influence, even in contexts of limited authority
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must
• Fluent English is a must (spoken & written)

Bonus Points

• MBA from top university highly desired
• Experience with corporate development activities
• A wealth of high-impact relationships with business leaders across Nigeria’s leading companies (Banking, Oil & Gas, Telecoms sectors)

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Job Description

• To manage process of procuring high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for our organization.
• You will follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of vendors, prices, and inventory of incoming purchases and supplies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Estimating and establishing cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Manage contracts, understand resource needs and ensure optimization.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, terms, SLAs and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Relate with Logisticians across operation to understand vehicle rentals, agreed rates, SLAs and fuel top up for optimization.
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts, while ensuring that the products and supplies are high quality
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies
• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Recruit & continuously manage performance of profitable vendors in all categories of our business.
• Continuously liaise with operational locations for support in any procurement area
• Working with team members and Procurement Manager to complete duties as needed.

Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field and CIPS qualified.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• 2 to 3 years previous experience as procurement officer (preferably in a telecom service sector.

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:

• Excellence, integrity, creativity, team spirit, commitment, customer-centricity, empathy, safety consciousness.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to manage activities in diverse locations from a central point.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player