Business Manager at Optiven Limited

Job Summary:

The eligible person will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of business operations as well
as setting strategic goals for the future. S/he will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the company’s vision and culture. The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our company’s activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Development & Marketing:

•  Developing business management goals and objectives that lead to growth and
  prosperity.
•  Designing and implementing business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of
  goals.
•  Maximizing new business development opportunities for the organization.
•  Gathering, analyzing and interpreting external and internal data and write reports.
•  Coordinating activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements.
•  Representing the company in meetings and events i.e. exhibitions, conferences,
  Activations and other construction or real estate projects.
•  Identifying and targeting areas in which a business can improve operation.

Procurement Management:

•  Maintaining relationships with vendors & suppliers.
•  Participating in purchases of materials and services required for production.
• Ensuring effective purchases of raw materials without compromising quality & with
  price sensitivity
• Ensuring that the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. material, equipment etc.)
• Sourcing for bids and tenders & coordinating with internal departments for Supply.
• Proposing the best technical and economic solutions (quality, cost & deadlines)
• Communicating any changes in the order or delivery date to relevant parties.

Financial Management:

•  Assessing overall company financial performance and report on daily sales and production.
•  Monitoring revenue margins, maximizing revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs.
• Preparing financial projections, reports and targets and reporting to the directors on a Monthly at times weekly basis.
•  Advising management on financial related matters.
  People Management.
•  Ensuring adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
•  Determining hiring needs, overseeing assignment of employees and planning staff
  development.
•  Overseeing employees’ productivity.
•  Organizing and coordinating operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity.
•  Supervising the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve
  efficiency and effectiveness.
•  Motivating, mentoring and providing direction to the team
  Customer Relationship Management.
•  Be fully conversant with the commercial and technical requirements of customers.
•  Discussing monthly customer complaint reports with the management and offer
  solutions.
•  Meeting existing and potential clients, identifying and gathering their specific needs at
  an early stage.
• Securing the relationship with the clients until the achievement of their projects.
•  Be the face of company and day to day point of contact with clients in all regions

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance,Economics or Civil engineering.
• Minimum 3 years work experience as a Business Manager in a Construction environment will be preferred.
• Great Exposure to Sales and Marketing Initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to take ownership, working independently and meeting deadlines.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to company mission
• Ability to engage and motivate others.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Excellent in developing customer relationships and customer service
• Professionalism, high level of maturity, good character with positive values