The Humanity Empire Group (HEG) is a visionary initiative aimed at addressing and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The current focus areas include Water and Sanitation, Nutrition, Protection, Education, Gender Equality, and Health with intentions to expand with increased funding especially for children.
The network focuses on creating a positive impact on humanity by leveraging various ventures, including Humanity Stitches, Humanity Press (Print4humanity), Humanity Sparkles, Humanity studio, Sharp Sharp Fintech Limited, Breeze Marine Limited, Profusion Empire Limited, And Hers & Ads Limited. The model combines quality services with a commitment to solving global challenges, ensuring that every investment made translates into meaningful contributions towards achieving the SDGs. By utilizing profits for social impact, the Humanity Empire Group aims to create a sustainable model that not only generates returns for investors but also contributes to the betterment of humanity.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Abia
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving the HEG’s growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the company. The role involves a combination of sales, marketing, and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation: Identify potential clients and business opportunities through research, networking, and outreach activities.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing business opportunities.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, and provide insights to support business strategy.
Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business growth objectives, including setting targets, planning sales campaigns, and managing sales pipelines.
Proposal Development: Prepare and present proposals and bids for new projects and contracts, ensuring alignment with client needs and company capabilities.
Partnerships and Alliances: Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance the company’s market position and service offerings.
Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with other departments such as marketing, product development, and operations to ensure the successful execution of business initiatives.
Reporting: Prepare regular reports on business development activities, including performance metrics, pipeline status, and market insights, for senior management.
Budget Management: Oversee the budget for business development activities, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve objectives.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role.
Skills:
Strong understanding of business development, sales, and marketing principles.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze market trends and data.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Personal Attributes:
Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve goals.
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Working Conditions:
Office-based with occasional travel for client meetings and industry events.
Flexible working hours may be required to meet business objectives.