Hello,

Silverbird is recruiting for the following positions: if you are interested please send your application and a motivation letter to simeon@silverbirdgroup.com , please put your first name and the position you are intrested in as the title of your attachment. DEADLINE IS 22/08/2008 interviews begin immediately.


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
PURPOSE SUMMARY
To provide qualified leads and book new business opportunities for the team, to help them achieve Company sales, targets and improve profitability.

The key areas of responsibility for the Business Development Manager include:
• Sales and Business Development
• Building Business Relationships and customer service
• Knowledge

Principal Responsibilities
• To provide qualified leads and book appointments for the Sales team, to generate new business.
• To follow up Marketing campaigns and events to generate new prospect leads by telephone, identifying and qualifying opportunities for new business.
• To engage and interact with decision makers at a senior level to identify new and emerging business opportunities.
• To build effective relationships with potential clients and existing customers both internally and externally, by use of appropriate questioning, clarification and language.
• To deal appropriately with queries received via the telephone and/or email and provide written or oral responses to confirm the information or outcome.
• To maintain and update records in our CRM system accurately and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• To work as part of a team to achieve the departmental standards.
• To take responsibility for own personal development, in line with agreed annual performance objectives
• Such other duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require.

JOB DESCRIPTION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Reporting
Department: Business Development & Marketing
Location: Lagos
Reports to: General Manager

Key Interfaces
Dealing with internal and external customers
Liaising with internal departments – primarily the Sales Unit and Marketing Unit
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
• A BSc any of economics, business administration or any social science course.
• Two years relevant experience in business development.
• A working knowledge of how to operate Word, Excel and E-mail. Use of CRM software would be an advantage.
• Well developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer focus. Good time management.
• Clear telephone manner and clear listening skills Team player.
• Flexible approach. Demonstrates drive and positive approach to work and a determination and motivation to achieve targets. Experience in the entertainment industry would also be an advantage.

MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Reporting
Department: Business Development Department
Location: Lagos; Abuja, Yenogoa
Reports to: Directly to Business Development Manager, close working relationship with General Manager and Group President

Key Interfaces
Dealing with internal and external customers
Liaising with internal departments – primarily the Sales Unit and Marketing Unit
Works closely with senior management
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
• A BSc any of Marketing, economics, business administration/studies or any social science course.
• Two years relevant experience in Marketing, product management, business development or sales
• A working knowledge of how to operate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail. Use of CRM software would be an advantage.
• Well developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer focus.
• Good time management.
• Organised with keen attention to detail
• Eager to go beyond the call of duty and add value to all projects and tasks
• Ability to think outside the box
• Excellent communication skills
• Clear telephone manner and clear listening skills Team player.
• Flexible approach.
• Demonstrates drive and positive approach to work and a determination and motivation to achieve targets.
• Experience in the entertainment/hospitality industry would also be an advantage.

LEASING OFFICER

Job Description

Department : Marketing

Job Title : Leasing Officer

Reporting : Business Development Manager

Location : Lagos


Purpose Summary : To assist Marketing Department in Administration Process of Leasing in the Galleria.

Principal Responsibility :

1. Answers internal and prospective leasing customer queries on status of orders, discrepancies, and determines what corrective actions need to be taken.
2. Records contract renewal and files commercial documentations.
3. Assists in calculations and preparation of reports.
4. Prepares and administers all commercial documentations such as sales contracts and maintenance agreements.
5. Assist and maintain occupancy rate that is expected, by working with Agents and direct contacts with prospect tenants.
6. Assist and work with the team to conclude new leases, pursue good-quality tenants and achieve rental rates desired by the management.
7. Assist and regularly suggest marketing campaigns work towards the goal of maintaining desired occupancy and management of the Galleria, in tenancy perspective.
8. Maintain good relationship with current tenants.
9. Work with current tenants on their complaints / concerns with Property Manager and finance to ensure tenants are satisfied in the complex to mitigate the rate of relocation.
Experience :

About 2 years of relevant experience in property management/Leasing

Education :

Minimum of BSc.