Assistant Manager Business Development

Ready to Drive Excellence in West African Market Expansion

Were partnering with a dynamic multinational corporation seeking a strategic Business Development Assistant Manager to drive market intelligence and business growth across Nigeria and Ghanas thriving economies. If youre passionate about emerging markets and want to make a strategic impact in chemicals agriculture mobility and priority sectors this is your opportunity to shape regional expansion and strategic partnerships.

What Youll Do

Strategic Market Intelligence & Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of economic and political environments assessing business impacts and growth opportunities across Nigeria and Ghana
  
• Track and interpret government policy changes regulatory developments and macroeconomic conditions affecting business operations
  
• Research and identify high-potential local partners who align with strategic objectives and possess capabilities to facilitate expansion
  
• Support formulation and execution of business strategies to achieve ambitious short and long-term regional goals
  

Partnership Development & Alliance Management

• Build and maintain influential business networks across private and public sectors in Nigeria and Ghana
  
• Research affiliate strategies and business models to identify synergy opportunities and market expansion potential
  
• Engage strategic partners and affiliates for joint business development initiatives and collaborative growth
  
• Investigate market opportunities for affiliate business expansion across target sectors
  

Stakeholder Relations & Market Representation

• Conduct strategic interviews following sectoral developments and major company announcements to understand business environment
  
• Develop comprehensive intelligence reports for Managing Director regional management and Tokyo Headquarters
  
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders clients and partners while participating in high-level networking events
  
• Promote company presence and capabilities through strategic market positioning and thought leadership
  

Investment Project Management & Business Development

• Identify and manage ongoing business partnerships across chemicals agriculture mobility and other priority sectors
  
• Follow up on potential investment projects and business opportunities in Nigeria and Ghanas expanding economies
  
• Support due diligence processes and partnership negotiations for strategic market entry initiatives
  
• Monitor competitive landscape and market trends to inform investment and expansion decisions
  

Why This Role Matters

Strategic Impact: Directly influence regional expansion success through expert market intelligence and strategic partnership development across high-growth West African markets.

Growth Ownership: Drive business development initiatives that enable market penetration and revenue generation in priority sectors.

Regional Leadership: Shape company positioning and market presence in Nigeria and Ghanas dynamic business environments.

Requirements

Who You Are

• 4-7 years of proven business development experience in related fields with demonstrated success in market expansion
  
• Strong track record in market research partnership development and stakeholder relationship management
  
• Deep understanding of West African business environments particularly Nigeria and Ghana markets
  

What You Bring

• Relevant degree in Management Science Economics Finance Engineering or related field from a reputable institution
  
• MSc or MBA qualification considered advantageous for strategic analysis and market intelligence
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
  
• Exceptional research and organizational skills with ability to synthesize complex market information
  
• Outstanding negotiation abilities and proven success working within cross-functional teams
  

Core Competencies Youll Apply

• Market Intelligence: Expert ability to analyze economic trends political developments and regulatory changes
  
• Partnership Development: Proven success in identifying evaluating and engaging strategic partners
  
• Stakeholder Management: Excellence in building and maintaining relationships across diverse business networks
  
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to translate market insights into actionable business strategies and investment opportunities
  
• Cultural Fluency: Deep understanding of Nigerian and Ghanaian business cultures and practices
  

Challenges Youll Embrace

• Navigating complex regulatory environments and political landscapes across multiple West African markets
  
• Building strategic partnerships in highly competitive and rapidly evolving economic sectors
  
• Managing diverse stakeholder relationships while maintaining alignment with global corporate objectives
  
• Identifying and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in dynamic chemicals agriculture and mobility sectors
  

Benefits

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives and regional allowances
  
• 13^th Month Salary
  
• Leave Allowance
  
• Pension and HMO
  
• Comprehensive benefits including professional development support and advanced business training
  
• Exposure to diverse industries and high-impact market expansion projects across West Africa
  
• International collaboration opportunities with Tokyo Headquarters and regional offices
  
• Career advancement paths within a global multinational corporation
  
• Travel opportunities and cultural immersion in dynamic West African business environments
  

Ready to Drive Market Excellence in West Africa

Submit your CV highlighting your business development achievements and success building strategic partnerships in Nigerian or Ghanaian markets. Demonstrate your expertise in market intelligence and relationship management that drives regional business expansion.