Job description We are currently recruiting for a Business Relationship Manager to join the team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria on a permanent basis. This is a very exciting opportunity where you will directly impact ACCA’s employer strategy in Nigeria through identifying, developing, managing and raising ACCA’s profile with employers and members within the key identified sectors in the region. You will be responsible for building relationships with key influencers for the benefit of ACCA’s global position, working directly with target employers to develop strong business relationships that deliver growth, extend ACCA’s brand reputation within employers and thereby position ACCA as the qualification of choice in Nigeria. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the growth of ACCA in reputation, influence and size through the 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 a professional accountancy partner of choice
Establish an effective key account relationship with employers, universities, polytechnics and high schools by clearly identifying what differentiates ACCA from its competitors
Understand from a business intelligence perspective the businesses of employers and identify key business trends promoting the sector. This would position ACCA as a leader within the accounting, business and finance sector
Develop strategic partnerships with selected blue chip companies embedding ACCA in their training policies and strategies
Initiate and maintain relationships with key institutions through face to face visits and other relevant communications channels
Ensure the appropriate promotion of products and services to employers, ensuring that relevant opportunities for existing members and students are continuously developed and that ACCA grows the number of ACCA members and achieves enhanced reputation and influence
Ensure that key stakeholders are kept fully informed of ACCA practices and procedures regarding examinations and CPD events for members
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Educated to at least a degree level or equivalent and possibly also possess a relevant post graduate or professional qualification
Holding a professional accountancy qualification is desirable
Proven track record of business development and marketing
Demonstrate experience in business development, marketing, business to business selling. Ideally in a professional service based environment
Demonstrate experience in accounting and finance related issues
Demonstrate experience of having dealt with customer complaints and being able to resolve such complaints within a short period
Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability
Excellent strategy execution skills that would ensure the accurate implementation of markets plans and objectives
Strong business analytical skills to identify, engage and partner with new business prospects that would enhance the ACCA brand and reputation
Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work alongside different levels of employee across the organisation
Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic to have the discipline to work on their own initiative
Excellent time management skills to deliver to strict deadlines Additional Information: May involve flexible working hours or overtime (including occasional weekends) depending on activities undertaken
Travel across Nigeria is required including overnight stay away from home
Fluent spoken and written English
Close Date: 9am Monday 4th July 2016
Interested candidates should go to ACCA career page to apply
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