Overview

Universal Human Resource (UHR) Consult Limited – Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

Our client is seeking to hire a Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives by originating new business opportunities within the power sector and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) markets.

This role requires a deep understanding of the power industry including market trends, regulatory frameworks, recent policies and key stakeholders.

The candidate will drive business origination, manage client relationships, and actively contribute to achieving the company’s strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Explore and identify potential business opportunities, new markets, and emerging trends within the Nigerian energy sector.
  2. Develop high-quality business proposals, pitch presentations, and tender documents to secure new projects and clients.
  3. Conduct thorough research on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform business strategy and provide insights on potential opportunities and risks.
  4. Manage key clients, ensuring high satisfaction levels, addressing concerns, and maintaining long-term partnerships with existing clients.
  5. Lead the negotiation and execution of key commercial agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, operation and maintenance (O&M), etc.
  6. Collaborate with teams across departments to implement growth strategies.
  7. Provide regular updates to senior management on business development activities, market trends, and performance against targets, while contributing to the company’s long-term strategy.
  8. Manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field.
  2. A master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, MBA, CFA) would be highly desirable.
  3. Minimum of 5 – 8 years post Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
  4. Strong project management and organizational skills.
  5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  6. Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis.
  7. Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
  8. Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software.

Competencies:

  1. Ability to think critically and develop long-term strategies for business growth.
  2. Ability to spot and manage business opportunities.
  3. Ability to work under little or no supervision
  4. Proven ability to connect with industry leaders and key decision-makers.
  5. Focused on achieving measurable business outcomes and meeting revenue targets.
  6. Ability to work closely with teams including technical, legal and regulatory units to achieve business objectives.

Compensation

  1. Competitive salary (N1,200,000 monthly).
  2. Performance-based incentives
  3. Health benefits
  4. Professional development opportunities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter in PDF to: uhrconsultlimited2019@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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