Business Development Manager in a Multinational Chemical Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, is one of the world's leading multinational chemical company, is currently recruiting suitable qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Reference: 1252
Job Location: Lagos
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: Commercial & Communication

Job Descriptions

• Providing strategy and analysis for entry into new markets, as well as to further market share and growth in existing markets, in close collaboration with the business units.
• Investigating business opportunities with significant scale and synergies to drive growth and leverage the current portfolio of products in target markets and applications.
• Developing and commercialising existing and new platform opportunities to support market growth.
• Generate market intelligence for relevant industry segments in alignment with the organisation's Africa strategy.
• Accumulating industry knowledge, insights and contacts.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in selected areas, staying abreast of developments and best practices (both internal and external to the organisation).
• Support lobbying work in the industry and in selected associations and foster suitable partnerships.
• Lead project teams to meet business objectives.

Expectations

• The ideal candidate should possess a relevant University qualification in a Technical or Scientific field (Oil refining & Petrochemical preferred). A Post Graduate qualification in Business Management would be a distinct advantage.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in development and utilisation within Oil & Gas industry value chains including petrochemical refineries, and be able to demonstrate high flexibility in complex market environments
• High levels of business savvy, as well as strong negotiation skills, would be added advantage.
• Able to think independently and work with no supervision.
• Able to travel 50% +/- domestically & international trips annually.