MTN Ghana Recruitment for Manager, MFS Business Development

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates for Manager, MFS Business Development position at MTN Ghana.

Responsible for identifying business/sales opportunities, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with business contacts as well as drive all corporate engagements to achieve business growth.

Job Role

Responsible for the identification of new MFS products and services.

Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs and advice appropriately on it
Responsible for all corporate engagements related to Mobile Money.
Responsible for the management of 3^rd Party integrators and strategic partners – ECG, DStv, etc
Manage engagements with both government and international agencies whilst following industry trends locally and internationally
Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
Writing business proposals and responding to RFPs
Researching business opportunities and viable income streams.
Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
Follow up new business opportunities and communicate new product developments to prospective clients.
Oversee the development of MFS marketing literature

Education

A University Degree (preferably in Sales and Marketing)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience (experience in mobile financial services will be an advantage) with at least 3 years in a supervisory role

Competencies

Professional/Technical competencies:

A good understanding of marketing principles

Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition

Innovations management and development

Market Intelligence
Presentation planning and delivery knowledge and skills
Research & Reporting Skills
Sales Planning
CRM
Financial Acumen

Behavioural competencies:

Ability to manage self and be a team player, good conflict management, take and manage accountability
Energy & Drive – Innovative, Takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently
Interpersonal Skills – Leadership, customer centricity, collaborative and coaches & develops direct reports
Personal Skills – Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
Operating Skills – Ability to focus on priorities and plans, shares knowledge effectively
Organisational Positioning Skills – Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills, commitment to the organization
Global thinker, Analytical thinking and Problem solving abilities.
Skill in Contract Management
Stakeholder Management Skills
A positive attitude
Negotiation skills (Proven ability to negotiate)