Tuesday, 2 December 2008

Business development consultants

We are looking to recruit 2 persons for the positions of Business Development Consultants.

1.Anglophone (English Speaking)
2.Francophone(French speaking) for our client.

Our client
Is one of the worlds oldest established News agencies with a presence
in over 160 countries and a staff strength of over 2700.

The suitable candidates would be
* Stationed in Lagos.
* Reporting to the Commercial Director and Bureau Chief.
* Have a knowledge of French Language for the Francophone candidate.
* Strong Sales and commercial management experience 2-4 years..
* Experience in media environment
* Good negotiation skills across all levels.
* Firm understanding of all news media types.
* Must be able to prepare and present commercial budget and sales forecast.

Responsibilities
* Responsible for all sales and sales management functions in
Nigeria/West Africa
* Manages client portfolio/plans actions/Reports /Budgets.
* Prospects/Sells/Represents
/
Presents the products/Gives feedback.
* Creation of prospect list/Managing key accounts/Media research.
* Requesting/Suggesting new media news products.
* Controls all client contact/Administers mission orders and expenses
* Studies markets/defines commercial offer (products and
prices/sales support).
* Interphase between Technique, Production and sales departments
* Analyzes results (Turnover and products).Plans commercial action.
* Validates contract renewal/Action Planning.
* Market studies and reports/Media networking/PR to clients.
* Promotion of Brand/Finalizing regional rates and pricing structure.
* Final contract negotiation/Drafting legal contracts.

Only Qualified candidates need apply.

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