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Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) Job Vacancy for a Business Development Coordinator
Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is a foundation
established by Chevron Corporation to provide support for socio-economic
development programmes in the Niger Delta. The foundation is funding
programmes in partnership with other donors and implementing
organisations from the public and private sector. PIND seeks to create a
dynamic, multi-stakeholder partnership that takes full advantage of the
synergies involving diverse organisations and interests.
The foundation is seeking for qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Business Development Coordinator
Location: Warri / Port-Harcourt
Job Description
- The position holder will improve the organisations market position and achieve financial growth.
- S/he defines long-term organisational business goals, builds key
customer relationships, identifies and develops business opportunities,
negotiates and closes business deals.
- S/he will be profit-oriented and will possess extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities focusing on income generation with sustained profitability prospects
- Identify and capitalise on business opportunities relating to
the core capabilities of the Economic Development Center for possible
development
- Prospect for potential new clients and create new businesses for PIND Foundation.
- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and
develop the organisation’s unique selling propositions and
differentiators.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies, campaigns and options for identified products/services.
- Ensure efficient and excellent services to its clients.
- Undertake sector analyses focusing on identifying service gaps
and the development of new businesses, including the assessment/adoption
of best industrial and business practices
- Explore and build business relationships with existing
multinationals, corporations and key/strategic sectors with the
objective of developing investment opportunities for PIND Foundation
- Gather market intelligence and advise PIND Foundation on best investment options.
- Assist programme managers to develop business relationships with
potential funding agencies, corporate partners, community organisations
and other relevant stakeholders with emphasis on new business
development and with focus on profitability and sustainability.
- Any other duty as assigned by supervisor or management.
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or any relevant field.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- 8-10 years relevant industry experience
- Strong entrepreneurial skills
- Personal effectiveness and team building skills
- Excellent relationship management skills with client focus
- Strategic and results oriented
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and capacity to make rational decisions
- Sound understanding of business development, including sales, marketing and project management principles
- Excellent planning skills
- * Good networking, inter-personal and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and
CVs with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail
should be sent to:
[email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 12th August, 2015
