Director of Business Development

ABAX is an international provider of integrated advisory, corporate and business services for private equity funds, multinational corporations, entrepreneurs and high-net worth individuals doing business in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Director of Business Development
Job Location: Abuja

General Description

• You will manage relationships with high quality, long-term and profitable clients in a manner that is consistent with the objectives, values and policies of the business, whilst remaining compliant with external regulatory requirements.
• This role will involve providing both strategic and day-to-day practical business development initiatives.
• The successful candidate will work with relevant directors and will be expected to fully understand the services offered by each of the jurisdictions in which we operate; particularly corporate services and funds services.
• He/ She will play a central role in the origination of valuable new business opportunities in line with the relevant business strategies.

Requirements
Technical skills:

• Thorough knowledge of other jurisdictions, competitors and market place.
• Awareness different African cultures and social conventions.
• Understanding of the global business.
• Excellent research, analysis and report writing skills.
• Highly computer literate (with knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and spoken English and French.
• Knowledge and familiarity with a network of relevant industry stakeholders in the AMEA region would be an advantage.

Education:

• Holder of a 1st degree or any relevant professional qualification, preferably in marketing, business or law.

Years of experience:

• At least five years business development experience in business to business services, preferably with a minimum of two years in a fiduciary environment.
• Proven experience of working with Directors/senior management in the development of client relationships.
• Strong digital marketing/social media experience.
• Experience of working with CRM (Client Relationship Management) systems.