VACANCY

The following vacancies currently exist in a human capital development company located in Abuja with operations across the country.

1. Business Development Executive[/size] : (BDE513)

Position Summary
The Business Development Executive works in a sales position within the company. It is his/her job to work with the sales team to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximise revenue for the organisation.
To achieve this, he/she needs to find potential new customers, present to them and ultimately create accounts with them that will continue to grow business.
The Business Development Executive will also help manage existing accounts and ensure they stay healthy and positive. He/she is required to make presentations on products and services that meet clients’ present or future needs.

Role Descriptions
The primary role of the Business Development Executive is to prospect for new clients within the economy. He/she must then plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince these clients to do business with the company.
He/she must develop a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and support that will continually improve the relationship. He/she is also required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new products and support services to clients.


Beside other duties that may be included in these roles, the main duties of the Business Development Executive are as follows:
• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Plan approaches and pitches for sales.
• Build relationships with new clients.
• Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met.
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Present to and consult with management on business trends with a view to developing new products and services.
• Attend industry functions, such as conferences and seminars, and provide feedback and information on market trends.
• Work with other colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Understand and effective manage company image and reputations at all time.

Essential Skills Required
• The Business Development Executive must display a passion for human capacity development, be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• He/she should have strong leadership skills and should be able to manage and motivate a wide range of people so that the organization hits her sales targets.
• He/she must be able to quickly prioritise jobs under pressure, and be able to anticipate the changing needs of customers and clients.
• He/she should be outgoing and friendly and exceptional at building rapport.
• Excellent presentation, listening and consulting skills are very important.
• He/she should be able to process a wide range of information and communicate it clearly to the customer/clients.
• He/she should have considerable experience of the human capacity development sector.
• He/she should maintain a keen interest in new technology, market trends and any other factors that may influence human capacity development sales.

Qualification Requirements
• Minimum of B.sc/HND in relevant disciplines.
• Relevant professional qualifications.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Not more than 30 years of age
• Resident in FCT, Abuja.

Other Requirements
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (MS-word, MS-excel, MS-powerpoint, etc)
• Highly proficient in internet usage, including social media.
• Ability to plan, design and present capacity development trainings using PowerPoint and other multimedia technologies.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Ability to speak publicly.
• Very proactive, energetic and with initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.





How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by sending the following documents by ATTACHMENT to the email address: dhcopenings2013@gmail.com
• Suitability Note. - (not more than one page)
• Cover Letter. -((not more than one page)
• Current Resume (with salary expectation).
• A recent passport photograph.
NB: The POSITION you are applying for should be used as the SUBJECT of the email.


2. Operations Officer – (OPS513)[size=8pt]

Position Summary
The Operations Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the company run smoothly. He/she is responsible for ensuring that effective methods are put into place so that the company runs to its maximum productivity.

He/she will be expected to harness a working environment which encourages team work, energy and creativity. To achieve this, he/she should have strong leadership and excellent problem-solving skills along with good communication skills.

This role requires someone with the ability to think on their feet and make quick decisions with little hesitation.

Role Descriptions
• Ensuring that trainings are produced correctly, cost effectively and delivered on time in accordance to planned schedule.
 Communicating with all the relevant parties (clients, faculty members and personnel) and co-ordinating all relevant inputs (location, materials, logistics, etc) to ensure on time delivery targets are achieved.
 Planning, scheduling and reviewing workload to ensure service delivery and targets are achieved cost effectively.
• Managing the purchasing function to ensure materials are purchased cost effectively and available for training executions when required.
• Managing the Inventory function /stock control to ensure materials and other item are receipted, located, stored and transferred correctly and that the company’s stock inventory is accurate.
As part of the management team you will also be jointly responsible for contributing towards the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational targets and overall business aims.
Beside other duties that may be included in these roles, the main duties of the Operations Officer are as follows:
• Manage customer training orders and schedule requirements.
• Pre-plan monthly training schedule and deploy a daily prioritised work schedule to actualize targets.
• Monitor & review training schedule progress against deadline targets to on time delivery.
• Monitor & review training operations to ensure correct quality standards.
• Ensure that all training related activity is time and cost efficient / effective.
• Ensure all company equipment are effectively maintained & repaired.
• Sourcing, negotiating and managing the purchase of all materials and services for training production.
• Planning and executing all inventory management activities.
• Ensure training materials are ready and available for training delivery as and when required.
• Ensure that clients are duly prepared and communicated for assessment as their session ends.
• Ensure that clients’ credential are timely ordered for, received and dispatched effectively.
• Be aware of and promote training best practice and performance standards.
• Maintain proactive, dynamic and effective relationship with customers at all times.
• Offer flexible and helpful customer service to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business

Essential Skills Required
• Possess a working understanding of leadership principles and management best practice.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
• Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
• Ability to meet and relate with customers and potential clients
• Be personally energetic, dynamic, positive, enthusiastic and possess the ability to think laterally and act through reasoned decision making.
• Be able to get things done and make things happen to achieve the aims of production and the business.
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Possess the ability to implement and manage change in the company.
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.

Qualification Requirements
• Minimum of B.sc/HND in relevant disciplines.
• Relevant professional Trainings (e.g: PMP, HSE, etc) will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Not more than 30 years of age
• Resident in FCT, Abuja.

Other Requirements
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (MS-word, MS-excel, MS-powerpoint, etc)
• Highly proficient in internet usage, including social media.
• Ability to plan, design and present capacity development trainings using PowerPoint and other multimedia technologies.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Ability to speak publicly.
• Very proactive, energetic and with initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by sending the following documents by ATTACHMENT to the email address: dhcopenings2013@gmail.com
• Suitability Note. - (not more than one page)
• Cover Letter. -((not more than one page)
• Current Resume (with salary expectation).
• A recent passport photograph.
NB: The POSITION you are applying for should be used as the SUBJECT of the email.
Application Deadline
October 10th , 2013