A New Asset Management Firm in Ghana, a subsidiary of a reputable multinational Reinsurance Company, is seeking to fill the under-listed managerial position:- Business Development Manager

Job Summary

•   The Business Development Manager is responsible for managing the business development department of the firm and attaining the established individual, department and the company goals through active participation in sales management, product and strategy development
•   The manager is responsible for leading the team to develop plans and strategies to market and create awareness of the firm's financial products, managing investor relations and acquiring new fund investors
•   She/he is also responsible for communications between the company and its clients

Responsibilities:

•   Responsible for ensuring that all activities run smoothly and efficiently in the department through the provision of leadership, training and supervision of Business Development Executives and other personnel within the department
•   Track and analyze investment and economic trends and make recommendations to management
•   Provide a superior level of client relations and service; and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures
•   Identify innovative ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; track individual contributors and their accomplishments
•   Propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discover and explore opportunities
•   Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financial; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities recommending investments
•   Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations
•   Enhance organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
•   Develop corporate marketing plan and tactical marketing strategies which are consistent with company policies and meets the vision of the company.
•   Gather and interpret information to identify opportunities, present insights, conclusions and recommendations related to product development, competitive pricing, client acquisition and retention
•   Marketing, selling and creating customer awareness of the company's financial products and services
•   Interact with customers on possible solutions to their different financial problems
•   Liaising and networking with the company's stakeholders including investors, colleagues, financiers and partner organizations
•   Be the face of the company and portray a positive image
•   Be the interface between the firm's investors and company

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in related field. A master's degree will be an added advantage
•   Other qualifications are added advantage
•   Five to Seven years experience in a similar position with proven negotiation skills
•   Excellent presentation skills, (ability to make presentations which will trigger more sales and business)
•   Ability to research the market and develop financial products that suite the need of the numerous clients
•   Proficient working knowledge in computer skills and good interpersonal relationship

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified persons should send their cover letters and CV to:-

recruitment@akwaabajob.com

Closing Date: 18 November, 2015