Nextzon Nigeria: Development Manager (Property Development) Lagos

Nextzon Nigeria is recruiting for a client – a well capitalised Public Limited Company in the business of property development based in Lagos. Envisioned to be a leading global property company,
 our client is committed to superior value delivery to its customers and other stakeholders in its business areas of development, trading, property investment and finance and real estate advisory.
Our client is committed to the delivery of quality homes, and commercial real estate products in office, retail and leisure development. Our client seeks exceptionally qualified and motivated candidates to fill the following positions:

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (NXT-PG 1_DVM)
Location: Lagos
Job description
o To coordinate all business development and research activities required to provide necessary information to support business decisions for our clients.
o To carry out sales and market research activities, including market analysis and create reports for executive decision making.
o To provide support duties to the Executive Management and see to the execution of the company’s corporate strategy as well as supervise the business development process.
Responsibilities
o The development of operational frameworks to guide the activities of strategic planning, the development of real estate schemes and sales activities.
o Actively participating in the development and articulation of the company’s business and functional strategic plans, as well as a performance management framework with regard to the development and sales of residential and commercial real estate properties.
o Oversees the development of long and short term business goals, objectives and targets as part of the planning and budgeting process.
o Develop and implement strategic plans for the identification of business opportunities within the company’s identified/defined markets.
o Initiate and implement development proposals for the market segments identified by the company.
o Acts as an advisor and strategist to the Executive Management providing needed support to the strategic decision making process.
o Develops timelines for the delivery of real estate projects/schemes in conjunction with all business/operating units.
o Communicates key information to all stakeholders across the company as regards marketplace needs, the competitive environment, cost management, company’s strategic outlook, etc.
o Based on depth of knowledge of different markets and opportunities, articulates and recommends market entry and exit strategies, based on environmental and industry competitive dynamics.
o Conducts economic, commercial, technical, financial reviews for implementing/driving business initiatives, as well as determining the most viable locations for establishing various real estate schemes.
o Responsible for commissioned market surveys not just in Lagos, but across the nation.
o Other responsibilities as may be delegated by the Executive Management.
Qualifications & Experience
o A good first/university degree in built-environment disciplines or other relevant disciplines.
o Demonstrated experience of not less than seven (7) years in handling similar responsibilities.
o Demonstration of sound knowledge and skills in development of business proposals and in organisation and leading of sales channels.
o Sound knowledge of real estate markets.
o Experience and ability to commission market surveys.
o Experience in developing concepts, proposals and strategies and their implementation. o A post graduate degree (e.g. MBA) from a reputable university.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and are interested in any of these positions, please send in your resume (as an attachment, in word) stating the reference code of the position being applied for as the subject of the email. Applications should be submitted on or before 7th May 2010 via email torecruitment@nextzon.com.
No other format of application will be accepted.