Business Development Manager Job at Universal Human Resource (UHR) Consult Limited

Universal Human Resource (UHR) Consult Limited - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Manager

Job Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to hire a Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives by originating new business opportunities within the power sector and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) markets.
• This role requires a deep understanding of the power industry including market trends, regulatory frameworks, recent policies and key stakeholders.
• The candidate will drive business origination, manage client relationships, and actively contribute to achieving the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore and identify potential business opportunities, new markets, and emerging trends within the Nigerian energy sector.
• Develop high-quality business proposals, pitch presentations, and tender documents to secure new projects and clients.
• Conduct thorough research on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform business strategy and provide insights on potential opportunities and risks.
• Manage key clients, ensuring high satisfaction levels, addressing concerns, and maintaining long-term partnerships with existing clients.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of key commercial agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, operation and maintenance (O&M) etc.
• Collaborate with teams across departments to implement growth strategies.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on business development activities, market trends, and performance against targets, while contributing to the company’s long-term strategy.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of post Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• A master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, MBA, CFA) would be highly desirable.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to think critically and develop long-term strategies for business growth.
• Ability to spot and manage business opportunities.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision
• Proven ability to connect with industry leaders and key decision-makers.
• Focused on achieving measurable business outcomes and meeting revenue targets.
• Ability to work closely with teams including technical, legal and regulatory units to achieve business objectives.

Compensation

• Competitive salary (N1,200,000 monthly).
• Performance-based incentives
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter in PDF to: uhrconsultlimited2019@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.