Robert Walters – Our client, a leading Paints and Decorative company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Business Development Manager (French)

Job Reference: 9X0KSC-BA758C88
Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Sales & Marketing
Focus: Business Development
Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Regional BDM to join their team and steer the market penetration for the french speaking countries. (Chad, Cameroon, Cote D Ivoire, Niger, Chad, Sao Tome and Principe)

Responsibilities

• Develop an export strategy / business model for the clients starting from the 5 Francophone countries that the clients is licensed to export Dulux paint and other products.
• Implement export strategy and ensure adherence to all technical, regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Profitably co-ordinate operation of the clients outside Nigeria including but not limited to:
• Sourcing customers for the products internationally and act as an intermediary between the client and international customers.
• Engaging with trade commissions, government relations, customs etc, on export logistics.
• Establishing and negotiating routes of supply with Shipping Companies, Agents and Vendors on favourable rates for the client
• Periodically carry out market analysis and consumer insight on focus markets to ensure the client is aware of changing customer preferences and competitor activity to aid refinement of the strategy.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation to ensure good credit control management.
• Coordinate and plans participate in trade shows to ensure visibility and acceptance of the brand and its products outside Nigeria.
• Assist business partners to design efficient sales and distribution strategies in compliance with company guidelines and local regulations of each territory.
• Collaborate with Export country entities to prepare budgets, monitor variance and provide support as required to meet set targets.

Requirements

• 7-10 years experience
• Industry experience (Paint)
• Able to communicate in French
• Working knowledge of export and import laws and regulations (Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Cameroon, Niger and Chad).
• Excellent understanding of African international trade.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.