Job Requirements
Job Title: Senior Manager – Strategy & Business Development
Role Purpose
To support the organization's growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, tracking industry trends, and assisting in building strategic relationships across markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Opportunity Identification
- Conduct research to identify new business areas, sectors, and expansion opportunities
- Prepare initial feasibility notes and opportunity briefs
- Market Intelligence
- Track industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging sectors
- Compile periodic reports with actionable insights for senior management
- Event & Exhibition Participation
- Identify relevant domestic and international exhibitions, trade fairs, and conferences
- Attend events (as required), gather insights, and prepare structured reports
- Relationship Support
- Assist in building and maintaining relationships with industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders
- Coordinate and support scheduling of meetings with CMDs / senior executives
- Institutional Outreach
- Support engagement with Embassies, trade bodies, and industry associations
- Track opportunities arising from government and international collaborations
- Business Development Support
- Assist in evaluating partnerships, collaborations, and new initiatives
- Support preparation of presentations, pitch decks, and briefing notes
Key Deliverables
- Opportunity pipeline tracker
- Market intelligence reports
- Event/exhibition insights and summaries
- Meeting briefs and follow-ups
- Support documentation for strategic initiatives
Experience
Work Experience
- 5–10 years in strategy, business development, consulting, or research roles
Skills
- Strong analytical and research capabilities
- Good networking and coordination skills
- Effective communication (written & verbal)
- Proficiency in presentations (PowerPoint) and data analysis
Personality Traits
- Curious and proactive
- Willingness to learn and explore new sectors
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Open to travel (domestic & selective international)
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Quality and relevance of opportunity ideas generated
- Timeliness and usefulness of market intelligence
- Effectiveness in supporting strategic meetings and initiatives
Contribution to new business leads and partnerships
