We are looking for a superstar Business Manager to join our Client’s team. As a Business Manager (BM) you are an integral part of the Client suite of businesses. A real team player.

You would be someone who loves challenges and is ready for growth. You are well-organized, handle pressure, can meet tight deadlines, juggle many jobs at once and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the various businesses covering beauty, retail, and FMCG. 

Job Description

• Acting as a deputy in most cases, You will be counted upon to manage the day-to-day knowledge of the client’s business with regard to sales, people management, operational management, market position, and growth opportunities.
• You will have the motivation to improve processes, ensure quality control, and have the initiative to suggest and implement change for the better within the businesses. You will keep our Client informed of business developments and job status and provide guidance and support to other team leads across the Client’s business. 
• Ensure customer service is top notch 
• Engage with potential partners of the businesses 
• Engage with third-party service providers and oversee their services such as accountants, CCTV monitoring company, suppliers etc. 
• Submit weekly work plans and reports 
• Drive social media management of the business 
• Handle personnel management ( recruitment, leave approvals, consequence management, etc) 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Master, MBA, JD, MD) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• University education in a Foreign University, or top Nigerian University Covenant, Babcock, Pan- African University, LBS, etc. 
• Corporate strategy, financial services or payments industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated track record of planning, managing, and closing complex business projects,  effort, and managing deals from negotiation, to closing, and through delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple business projects with diverse timelines
• Proven record of implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and operational decisions
• experience with defining and implementing corporate strategy
• Strategic thinking and thought leadership
• Teamwork, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and ability to lead by influence and example
• Proven ability to partner, communicate and manage/navigate through multiple disciplines and organizational groups
• Experience “managing up”, building Executive Level communications and delivering presentations
• Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, and to influence senior management and other relevant parties
• Executive presence. Strong written and oral communication, including large-group presentations
• Global experience (Education and or work) preferred
• Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

Behavioral Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills. You must be able to accurately communicate information to. You must be a good listener and be able to work with people in all departments and at all levels. You should be in the process of developing your presentation and selling skills.
• Outstanding organizational abilities. You must be able to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload and meet deadlines – both for your own specific tasks and generally for the agency’s output.
• Be a quick learner. You should be able to quickly assimilate information and learn from past experiences. You must be inquisitive and have a genuine interest in advertising and communications.
• Be proactive and able to work independently. Be responsive and have a sense of urgency. Take ownership of projects as relevant (but also know when to delegate responsibility upward). Once you have learnt a process, you should not require constant supervision in order to get the job done.
• Work and play well with others. Know how to get work through the agency whilst maintaining positive relationships with other departments/members of staff. Encourage and assist your BE in developing strong working relationships.