About this role
Job title: Business Development Officer
Cormart Nigeria Limited is seeking a Business Development Officer to support the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities across new manufacturing lines, product extensions, and adjacent markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new manufacturing, product, and market opportunities.
- Conduct market, competitive, and preliminary feasibility assessments.
- Develop concept notes, business cases, feasibility studies, and project charters.
- Coordinate inputs from Market Research, Finance, Production, R&D, Technical, Data Analytics, and Sales.
- Develop financial projections, CAPEX estimates, and investment recommendations.
- Prepare implementation plans covering timelines, resources, milestones, risks, and accountability.
- Track growth initiatives from concept through launch readiness.
- Monitor project status, blockers, risks, and required decisions.
- Support post-implementation reviews and assess performance against business case projections.
- Maintain proper documentation and ensure adherence to stage-gate processes.
- Recommend opportunities for progression and support prioritisation of growth initiatives.
- Engage external consultants, technical advisors, equipment suppliers, and technology providers when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- 3–6 years’ experience in strategic project management, business analysis, product development, or commercial planning, preferably within manufacturing/FMCG.
- Strong experience in feasibility studies and business case development.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and investment analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and translate complex information into clear recommendations.