Business Relationship Manager Recruitment in Abuja (2 Year Contract) at ACCA

Job Title: Business Relationship Manager – Abuja (2 Year Contract)
ACCA – Abuja, Nigeria

We are currently recruiting for a Business Relationship Manager to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria on a 2 year fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will directly impact ACCA’s employer strategy by identifying, developing, managing and raising ACCA’s profile with employers and members within the key identified sectors in Nigeria. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, Abuja, you will be responsible for building relationships with key influencers for the benefit of ACCA’s global position.

Key Responsibilities:

    Contribute to growth in ACCA’s reputation, influence and size through delivery of ACCA’s global employer strategy at the national office level
    Target employers across the various sectors in Nigeria in the corporate, practice and public sectors, encouraging them to recognise and adopt ACCA as the professional accountancy partner of choice
    Support effective key account management with employers that clearly differentiates ACCA from its competitors
    Develop effective knowledge of employers to identify key employer trends and respond to those needs appropriately
    Develop strategic partnerships with selected blue chip companies embedding ACCA in their training policies and global mobility strategies
    Initiate and maintain relationships with key employers through face-to-face visits and other relevant communication channels
    Co-ordinate and deliver effective employer-focused events in line with ACCA’s Employer Engagement model and design and deliver a regular programme of events for ACCA Affiliates
    Ensure that ACCA members are kept fully aware of ACCA practices and procedures including CPD requirements

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

    Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably within social sciences or marketing
    Considerable and demonstrable experience in business development and marketing with a proven track record of key account management
    Strong networking and relationship building skills with the ability to represent ACCA and influence people at all levels
    In-depth knowledge of the professional business environment as well as the education sector and / or professional membership body landscape within Nigeria
    Excellent presentation skills with experience in public speaking
    Possess a clear disposition to strategic thinking and planning
    Able to work independently and also as a team player
    A proactive team player
    An excellent communicator
    Experience in the finance/accounting related sector is desirable

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply now with your up to date CV.

Close Date: 9am on 09/03/2015

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