Job Title: Head, Research & Business Development (RBD)

Job Code RBD 06

Description

• The primary role of the Head, Research & Business Development (RBD) is to collaborate with key departments such as Sales & Marketing, Operations, Research etc. to study and develop the life cycle of new products and also improve or update that of an existing one/s.
• S/he will be responsible for managing the development of IT/business strategies that supports the company in a competitive industry. T
• The Head, Research & Business Development will analyze competitive products as well as the new trends within the industry so as to develop and update products life cycle with the aid of a robust IT system.

Requirements 

• First Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
• M.Sc./MBA is an advantage
• A minimum of 7- 10 years in Business Development and Research: ideally has worked in a senior management role for 4+ years.
• Must be accurate and efficient, high energy, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities with attention to details.
• Experience working for a Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and/or Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company is mandatory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal and coaching skills including patience and ability to work well with staff at all levels.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality and excellent organization skills in terms of time and tasks.
• Excellent analytical skills, decision making skills, good reasoning abilities and sound judgment
• Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs and professional standards.
• The successful candidate will work with mid and senior level management staff and will be responsible for managing the development of business strategies that supports the company in a competitive industry.
• The Head, Research & Business Development will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Location: Ogun

Closing Date
28th April, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using the Job title and Job code as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.