Business Developer Manager at GDX Equip

Job Summary
We are looking to hire a suitable candidate for The Toolshop Nigeria. As the Business Development Manager at The ToolShop Nigeria, you will be a key driving force behind our expansion and growth in the power tools and cutting tools industry. Your strategic vision and excellent communication skills will play a crucial role in identifying new business opportunities, forging strong relationships with clients and industry partners, and achieving our company’s sales and revenue targets.

Minimum Qualification: Degree
Experience Level: Senior level
Experience Length: 7 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:

Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential target segments, competitors, and key industry trends.
Business Strategy: Develop and implement a robust business strategy to achieve company objectives and maximize market penetration.
New Business Opportunities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and close deals to expand our customer base.
Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners.
Collaborative Marketing: Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to create effective promotional campaigns and marketing strategies.
Industry Insights: Monitor industry developments and emerging market trends to stay ahead of the competition.
Sales Analysis: Analyze sales data, market feedback, and customer insights to continuously improve product offerings and customer experience.
Sales Targets: Set ambitious revenue and growth targets and lead the team to achieve and exceed them.

Requirements:

Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred but not mandatory.
Experience: Proven track record of at least 7 – 10 years of successful business development experience in the power tools and cutting tools industry or a related sector.
Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing large deals and partnerships.
Leadership Abilities: Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
Market Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian market, industry trends, and key players.
Strategic Thinker: Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
Proactivity: Proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for driving business growth.
Fast-paced Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
Project Management: Experience in managing complex projects and business initiatives.

Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 500,000

Application deadline: 31st August 2023

About Company:

GDX Equip is positioned to empower Nigeria’s furniture industry to thrive on quality, scale and efficiency by mobilising capital, infrastructure, people and being a vehicle of advocacy. Today, GDX Equip is Nigeria’s foremost stockist and supplier of industrial woodworking machines, consumables and spares. It is passionate about Nigeria’s furniture industry and is supporting its development with innovative solutions. As part of its strategic focus, GDX Equip is launching a new business arm, The ToolShop Nigeria to drive the delivery of high quality cutting and power tools for the woodworking Industry.