Assistant Business Development Manager
Filinvest Group
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Job Summary
Drives growth initiatives through strategic site assessment, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong research capabilities, a commercial mindset, and experience in supporting the development of business cases and financial models. This role is critical in building a robust pipeline of opportunities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market trends. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Site Assessment and Market Research
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Conduct feasibility studies and due diligence on
potential project sites.
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Assess demographic, economic, and geographic data to
support site selection and strategy.
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Prepare site reports and recommendations for senior
management.
2. Market Intelligence and Benchmarking
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Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and
regulatory changes.
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Perform benchmarking studies on pricing, business
models, and operational performance.
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Provide insights and recommendations to guide business
strategies.
3. Project Market Sounding and Financial Inputs
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Identify and engage with potential partners,
investors, and stakeholders for project collaboration.
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Conduct market sounding exercises to test project
concepts and commercial interest.
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Work closely with Finance teams to participate in
financial modelling and business case development.
4. Stakeholder Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain relationships with key partners,
government agencies, and industry players.
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Represent the company in relevant forums, events, and
business meetings.
5. Pipeline Development and Management
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Identify new business opportunities aligned with
company strategy.
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Maintain and update a pipeline tracker for ongoing and
prospective projects.
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Support internal reporting and project tracking for
senior management.
Technical Competencies and Skills
Analytical and data-driven, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation & Creativity, Executive Communication, Team Leadership & Mentorship Education, Trainings and Licenses Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, Finance