Business Development Manager

About the role

UT Logistics Limited is recruiting a Business Development Manager in Accra. The role covers planning and implementing business development plans, gathering market intelligence, supporting management decisions and helping promote the company's logistics services.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare business development plans for UT Logistics and ensure their successful implementation
• Carry out research, market analysis and produce accurate business reports
• Guide the Marketing Department so it aligns with the company's strategy
• Gather market intelligence on the company's products and check suppliers
• Support management in evaluating new products and transactions
• Assist in direct marketing of products such as clearing and forwarding, warehousing, collateral management and haulage
• Supervise updates to the company website and manage the debtors portfolio, ensuring agreed payment plans with clients

Required profile

• First degree in a business-related field, preferably marketing, from an accredited institution
• A second degree in a business field and/or a professional marketing qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a managerial position
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision and good interpersonal skills

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SPSS, Eviews and other comparative analytical tools
• Excellent analytical, communication and customer service skills

To apply, candidates can hand their application to the Human Resources office at UT Holding Ltd, 48 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Accra, or send their CV by email with "Business Development Manager" as the subject. The closing date is 10 July 2012.