Vacancy: Business Development and Marketing Manager

Expiration Date : 2024-07-12 16:00:00

• Prospect for potential/new clients and engage existing clients towards building a formidable clientele base by managing their needs/expectations.
• Develop growth strategies focused on both financial gains to the Centre and customer satisfaction.
• Set up meetings with clients, and decision-makers and contribute to the pricing strategy of the Centre.
• Lead the Business Development and Marketing team to develop proposals tailored towards client needs, concerns, and objectives. 
• Conduct market research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Promote UGMCs services to the international market with particular focus on the West African Sub-region. 
• Serve as a product development expert in our specialized field, keeping technical and product knowledge updated through close interactions with all departments. 
• Maintain keen interest in relevant markets and stay updated on detailed knowledge of economic, technical, and organizational information to capitalize on business opportunities. 
• Examine risks and potentials for business opportunities.
• Protect UGMC’s values by keeping information confidential.
• Create strong social media presence and ensure easy access to up-to-date information about UGMC’s services and activities. 
• Liaise with Directors of the Centre to develop marketing strategies for our services.

• A minimum of relevant Master’s Degree in Administration, Marketing, Business Development or other related field with at least a total of thirteen (13) years working experience five (5) years of which MUST be in a Relevant Managerial Position.
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in marketing and business development. 
• Experience in planning and implementing service developments.
• Experience in policy and standards development. 
• Research experience.
• Experience in report writing

• Membership of recognized professional management body e.g. CIMA
• A PhD in a relevant field.  
• Experience of networking.

• Business Development
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation & Persuasion 
• Strong Computer Skills
• Business intelligence
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Ability to organize workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Personal Attributes
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to influence others positively 
• Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion