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Head of Strategy/Strategic & Commercial Officer

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Job Description: Head of Strategy & Commercial Development

Company: GEYES GLOBAL EMPIRE LTD (GGE)
Department: Strategy & Commercial Development
Location: Benin City, Edo State
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Reports To: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

The Head of Strategy & Commercial Development will lead the development, evaluation and execution of GGE's corporate strategies, business initiatives and commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate will translate GGE's vision and investment objectives into practical business plans, commercially viable projects, strategic partnerships and revenue-generating opportunities.

The role requires a commercially intelligent professional who can identify business opportunities, assess their viability, develop strategic plans, negotiate partnerships and coordinate the execution of approved initiatives across GGE's business sectors.

Key Job Responsibilities

Corporate Strategy: Develop and implement business strategies aligned with GGE's corporate vision, objectives and long-term growth plans.
Business Development: Identify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities across manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, renewable energy, infrastructure, technology and other priority sectors.
Commercial Development: Identify potential customers, suppliers, distributors, contractors and commercial partners to generate sustainable business opportunities and revenue.
Project Development: Coordinate the development of business proposals, feasibility studies, project plans, budgets and implementation frameworks.
Financial & Commercial Analysis: Evaluate project costs, revenue projections, profitability, investment requirements and commercial risks.
Strategic Partnerships: Identify and develop relationships with investors, technology providers, manufacturers, financial institutions and other strategic stakeholders.
Contract Acquisition: Identify potential contract opportunities, develop commercial proposals, participate in negotiations and support contract acquisition.
Investment & Project Readiness: Work with the CEO and Group CSO to strengthen project documentation, investment propositions, commercial models and execution readiness.
Project Coordination: Monitor approved business initiatives, coordinate relevant stakeholders and ensure that projects progress according to agreed timelines and objectives.
Market Research: Conduct industry research, market assessments, competitor analysis and opportunity identification to support management decisions.
Performance Management: Establish measurable objectives, monitor business development activities and evaluate commercial performance.
Management Reporting: Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports covering strategic activities, commercial opportunities, partnerships, project progress, challenges and recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver:

Corporate and departmental strategic plans.
Business opportunity assessment reports.
Commercial proposals and partnership development plans.
Project feasibility and financial assessment reports.
Customer, supplier and strategic partner databases.
Contract acquisition and revenue development opportunities.
Project implementation and monitoring reports.
Weekly and monthly management performance reports.

Key Performance Expectations

Performance will be measured by the ability to convert GGE's strategic objectives into practical commercial opportunities, establish productive partnerships, secure viable contracts, strengthen project readiness and drive measurable business development results.

Important: GGE operates with an execution-focused and contract-first commercial approach. The successful candidate must prioritise viable, funded engagements and revenue-generating opportunities rather than relying exclusively on unpaid programmes, speculative partnerships or theoretical business proposals.

Our Expectation

We are looking for someone who does not simply identify opportunities but understands how to evaluate them, structure them, negotiate them and move them towards execution.

At GGE, strategy must translate into action, commercial activities must create value, and execution must produce measurable results.

GEYES GLOBAL EMPIRE LTD (GGE)
Standing in the Gap to Transform Africa's Economy.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Engineering or a related discipline. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage. 2. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in strategic management, business development, commercial operations, investment analysis or project development. 3. Ability to develop business strategies, conduct market research, identify opportunities and prepare actionable business plans. 4. Knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting, cash-flow analysis, CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, IRR and business feasibility assessment. 5. Experience in business negotiations, contract development, partnership management, customer acquisition and revenue generation. 6. Ability to coordinate projects, manage resources, monitor performance and drive execution. 7. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, reporting and negotiation skills. 8. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of CRM and project management software is an advantage. 9. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, organisational and interpersonal skills. 10. Must be proactive, innovative, accountable, result-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. 11. Must currently reside in Benin City, Edo State. 12. Must be available for full-time, on-site employment and physical interviews.

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