BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Strategist
*Location: Edo State [Must be willing to Relocate]*
*Industry: Diversified Conglomerate – Bakery, Education, Water Factory, Palm Plantation & Palm Oil Sales*
*Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite*
*Reports To: Group Managing Director*
Hr@gartmoregroup.com
*1.0 ROLE OVERVIEW*
Our client, a fast-growing diversified conglomerate with interests in *Bakery, University/Education, Water Factory, Palm Plantation, and Palm Oil Sales & Distribution*, seeks an exceptional, performance-driven *Business Development Manager / Group Business Strategist* to lead strategic growth, profitability, and expansion.
This is a *P&L leadership role* for a proven business builder with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Strategist, with demonstrable success in scaling multi-sector businesses, driving revenue, and building sustainable market dominance.
*2.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
*A. Strategic Growth & Business Expansion*
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 3-year Group Business Growth Strategy for all 5 business units.
- Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and markets.
- Drive business diversification, new product development, and geographical expansion.
*B. Performance & Profitability Management [Core KPI]*
- Take full ownership of revenue growth, profitability, cost optimization, and overall P&L.
- Set, track, and achieve aggressive monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for Sales, Gross Margin, and Market Share.
- Design performance dashboards and drive a culture of accountability.
*C. Operations & Business Unit Coordination*
- *Bakery:* Scale production, distribution network, retail partnerships, and daily sales volume.
- *University/Education:* Lead business planning, regulatory engagement, partnership development, and commercial strategy.
- *Water Factory:* Drive production efficiency, distribution, market penetration, and brand leadership.
- *Palm Plantation & Oil Sales:* Optimize plantation yield, milling efficiency, B2B/B2C sales channels, and export opportunities.
*D. Sales, Marketing & Partnerships*
- Build and lead high-performing sales teams across all units.
- Develop strategic partnerships, corporate clients, distributors, and institutional buyers.
- Oversee brand positioning and aggressive go-to-market strategies.
*3.0 PERFORMANCE METRICS – SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED BY:*
1. Revenue Growth % across all 5 businesses
2. Profitability & Cost Reduction
3. Market Share & Distribution Expansion
4. New Business & Partnership Acquisition
5. Operational Efficiency
*4.0 REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS*
1. *Experience:* Minimum of *5 years proven experience* as a Business Development Manager or Business Strategist in a diversified/conglomerate environment.
2. *Sector Expertise:* *Mandatory extensive, hands-on experience* across *Bakery/FMCG, Educational Institution, Water/Beverage Factory, Agribusiness [Palm Plantation] and Palm Oil Sales & Trading.* Candidates without this multi-sector exposure need not apply.
3. *Education:* http://B.Sc./MBA in Business Administration, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field.
4. *Strategic Competence:* Exceptional skills in business modelling, financial analysis, and strategic execution.
5. *Location:* *Must be willing to relocate to Benin City, Edo State.*
6. *Mindset:* Highly entrepreneurial, result-oriented, data-driven, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
*5.0 WHAT WE OFFER*
- Competitive and highly attractive performance-based remuneration [Base Salary + Profit Share / Commission]
- Opportunity to lead a fast-growing group with real career growth to Group COO level
- Relocation support
*6.0 HOW TO APPLY*
Qualified candidates should send their *Detailed CV and a 1-page Business Growth Proposal* outlining how you will grow the 5 businesses in 12 months to:
*[Insert Application Email]*
*Email Subject:* `Application – Business Development Manager – Edo State`
*Application Deadline:* [Insert Date]
_Only candidates who meet the multi-sector experience requirement and are willing to relocate to Edo State will be contacted._ communication skills
*Location: Edo State [Must be willing to Relocate]*
*Industry: Diversified Conglomerate – Bakery, Education, Water Factory, Palm Plantation & Palm Oil Sales*
*Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite*
*Reports To: Group Managing Director*
Hr@gartmoregroup.com
*1.0 ROLE OVERVIEW*
Our client, a fast-growing diversified conglomerate with interests in *Bakery, University/Education, Water Factory, Palm Plantation, and Palm Oil Sales & Distribution*, seeks an exceptional, performance-driven *Business Development Manager / Group Business Strategist* to lead strategic growth, profitability, and expansion.
This is a *P&L leadership role* for a proven business builder with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Strategist, with demonstrable success in scaling multi-sector businesses, driving revenue, and building sustainable market dominance.
*2.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
*A. Strategic Growth & Business Expansion*
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 3-year Group Business Growth Strategy for all 5 business units.
- Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and markets.
- Drive business diversification, new product development, and geographical expansion.
*B. Performance & Profitability Management [Core KPI]*
- Take full ownership of revenue growth, profitability, cost optimization, and overall P&L.
- Set, track, and achieve aggressive monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for Sales, Gross Margin, and Market Share.
- Design performance dashboards and drive a culture of accountability.
*C. Operations & Business Unit Coordination*
- *Bakery:* Scale production, distribution network, retail partnerships, and daily sales volume.
- *University/Education:* Lead business planning, regulatory engagement, partnership development, and commercial strategy.
- *Water Factory:* Drive production efficiency, distribution, market penetration, and brand leadership.
- *Palm Plantation & Oil Sales:* Optimize plantation yield, milling efficiency, B2B/B2C sales channels, and export opportunities.
*D. Sales, Marketing & Partnerships*
- Build and lead high-performing sales teams across all units.
- Develop strategic partnerships, corporate clients, distributors, and institutional buyers.
- Oversee brand positioning and aggressive go-to-market strategies.
*3.0 PERFORMANCE METRICS – SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED BY:*
1. Revenue Growth % across all 5 businesses
2. Profitability & Cost Reduction
3. Market Share & Distribution Expansion
4. New Business & Partnership Acquisition
5. Operational Efficiency
*4.0 REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS*
1. *Experience:* Minimum of *5 years proven experience* as a Business Development Manager or Business Strategist in a diversified/conglomerate environment.
2. *Sector Expertise:* *Mandatory extensive, hands-on experience* across *Bakery/FMCG, Educational Institution, Water/Beverage Factory, Agribusiness [Palm Plantation] and Palm Oil Sales & Trading.* Candidates without this multi-sector exposure need not apply.
3. *Education:* http://B.Sc./MBA in Business Administration, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field.
4. *Strategic Competence:* Exceptional skills in business modelling, financial analysis, and strategic execution.
5. *Location:* *Must be willing to relocate to Benin City, Edo State.*
6. *Mindset:* Highly entrepreneurial, result-oriented, data-driven, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
*5.0 WHAT WE OFFER*
- Competitive and highly attractive performance-based remuneration [Base Salary + Profit Share / Commission]
- Opportunity to lead a fast-growing group with real career growth to Group COO level
- Relocation support
*6.0 HOW TO APPLY*
Qualified candidates should send their *Detailed CV and a 1-page Business Growth Proposal* outlining how you will grow the 5 businesses in 12 months to:
*[Insert Application Email]*
*Email Subject:* `Application – Business Development Manager – Edo State`
*Application Deadline:* [Insert Date]
_Only candidates who meet the multi-sector experience requirement and are willing to relocate to Edo State will be contacted._ communication skills