Preparation for Life Limited Nigeria is recruiting for Business Development Manager



Job details: Position: Business Development Manager for PFL
Responsible to: PFL Abuja Office Manager / Other PFL Senior Managers
Job Location: Abuja ( Northern area)

Overall purpose:
The successful candidate will work closely with local and UK based colleagues to deliver PFL’s plan of student recruitment, marketing, public relations and customer service with a view to attract and increase Nigerian student recruitment, in line with set targets and timely submission of reports. Applicant will be a credible sales professional selling PFL recruitment services to schools, companies and other relevant bodies. The role is focused mainly on increasing student numbers to be placed in all PFL partner institutions in UK, Australia and New Zealand and is suited for the person who can exploit his/her exceptional sales skills with effective and successful results.

Specific Responsibilities:
- To develop new business relationships and present PFL services to potential clients through direct communication, face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails with the objective to increase student numbers year on year.
- You will be expected to spend 60 – 80% of your time out of the office in meetings; travel may be a major factor and is predicted to be predominantly within Ghana.
- Responsible for your own lead/contacts generation and appointment setting.
- Explore market opportunities and gather useful information to serve as input for PFL Nigeria marketing strategy.
- Actively and successfully manage potential students’ generation, negotiation and handover of students/enquirers generated to the office management team.
- Possess drive, motivation and excellent attention to detail in ensuring that all recruitment opportunities to PFL are captured and explored
- Establishing effective relationships with contacts at organisations such as the British Council, British High Commission, relevant schools and colleges.
- Ensure that external and internal communications including queries and issues are handled on a timely and appropriate basis.
- Create and be accountable for all client proposals and any further documents following PFL procedure.
- To effectively interact with your team in the PFL Abuja office discussing and reporting all updates fully and correctly with the branch Manager copying the Regional Manager, Deputy Regional Manager and the Country Manager
- Keeping abreast of issues affecting PFL Abuja and its industry and collecting competitor intelligence
- Expected to confidently present tailored presentation to potential client team by effectively using power point and a range of presentation Skills
- Generally increasing Brand awareness, bringing in new customers and co-ordinating public relations efforts.
- Ensure the provision of periodic reports and special reports on general activities carried out or happening within your region
- Assume any other responsibilities that may be given by the Director, Africa / or the CEO himself

Persons Specifications Attributes/Skills Essential Desirable Education/ Qualifications:

- Graduate with degree in social sciences or arts/humanities
- Membership of relevant professional bodies Experience
- Not less than 2 years relevant business experience within an education or marketing environment at management level – – Experience or knowledge of the UK educational system
- Experience of marketing, communications or promotional work
- Experience of working with a range of senior managers and external bodies
- Experience of project and resource management Skill

Abilities
- Strong communication and report writing skills
- Good presentation Skills
- Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Negotiation skills
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
- Multi-tasking skills
- Knowledge of other languages
- Demonstrable IT Skills

Personal Qualities
- A person of integrity
- Creative and takes initiative.
- Able to work independently and effectively with teams
- Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
- Self motivated person able to work as a professional
- Ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage
- Proven Leadership Qualities

Others
- UK Passport Holder/ current UK visa holder/ visited the UK before

How to Apply
Send your CV/ application to Pfladmin.ng@preparationforlife.com, or yinka@preparationforlife.com

The area: Partner Solutions Organization

Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a strategic partner-facing technology group at Google that develops solutions for and builds enduring relationships with Google’s largest and most important partners. Highly skilled, talented, flexible and multi-faceted PSO team members address the most pressing technology challenges our partners have – ones that have no simple answers – in order to drive distinctive partnership value.

The role: Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will work on new product initiatives and key strategic relationships. You will be responsible to spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals. You will also work with product and engineering teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts.

You have a good business judgment and a deep interest in the internet technology industry, Google products, and Africa. You have the ability to negotiate with senior executives and a passion for putting together complex, different strategic partnerships. For instance, Google Apps, Maps, & Mobile partnerships, as well as any of the other partnership ideas that come across our desk on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

* Identify, structure, negotiate and close large, strategic relationships with potential partners.

* Manage pipeline of multiple prospects to aggressive deadlines and successful resolution.

* Identify emerging market trends and translate these to prospects.

* Own relationship with partners at senior level ensuring partner happiness.

* Work cross-functionally within Google to ensure that revenue targets and account-based objectives are achieved.

Requirements:

* BA with degree with a strong academic record. MBA is a plus.

* Extensive experience in business development launching, closing and managing partnerships in Nigeria. Experience in business development in other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.

* Experience developing channel programs and dealing with SMBs is a plus.

* Demonstrated ability to think strategically about complex issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.

* Strong analytical, research and financial modeling skills.

* Excellent presentation skills.

* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects, with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

Click here to apply online.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
• Candidates for this position must be knowledgeable in contemporary business management in the Oil & Gas Industry, with strong leadership – and good communication skills.

Qualification:
• Must be a degree holder in any discipline preferably in Social and Science discipline
• The possession of a relevant professional quali1ication is of added advantage
• 5 years field experience in the sector is required.
• Must have ability to co-ordinate, plan and strategize with measurable track record.
• Must be ready to work in any part of the country,
• Age 30 – 45 years

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should forward their detailed applications and resumes with copies of their credentials to both:
The Advertiser,
P.O. Box 12932,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
And by email to: recruitment.hrmjp@yahoo.com

Deadline 10th November, 2009