Job Description
Job Information
JOB TITLE
BUSINESS ANALYST
JOB SUMMARY
- Ensure the co-ordination and efficient management of marketing and Business Analyst activities for the company towards the delivery of company strategic business and revenue targets
- To create value for the company, through the attainment of sales targets and co-ordination of Business Analyst activities
- Winning new businesses, exploring new avenues of activity and seeking opportunities that the company can exploit in its bid to develop and grow
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
BUSINESS ANALYST& MARKET RESEARCH
- Identify market opportunities and position the company to take advantage of such opportunities
- Drive market sales volumes to ensure attainment of pre-defined targets
- Develop new market opportunities for additional product volumes coming from current and future operating areas
- Co-ordinate the company’s marketing and commercial efforts relating to the products and services being offered
- Develop new business relationships while maintaining existing ones
- Develop and supervise Business Analyst executives
MARKET INTELLIGENCE & ANALYSIS
- Proactively assist with the collection and analysis of information relating to potential commercial, industrial and corporate data that will contribute to the company’s strategic thinking and planning
- Keeping abreast of issues affecting the oil and gas sector and collecting competitor intelligence
- Prepare the company’s strategy for price review and lead price review teams at negotiations
- Manage the market research and reporting infrastructure
- Financial management of projects, put together bids for new jobs, negotiating and agreeing contracts
NEGOTIATIONS
- Developing negotiation strategies and execution of same
- Support and provide input to new contracts and contract renewals/extensions
- Securing agreements on commercial disputes through commercial negotiations with external parties(JV partners, clients and customers)
- Participate in the development of Sales and Purchase Agreements
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
- Act as corporate liaison for all Amazon Energy projects
- Ensure market visibility via attendance of and participation in industry related exhibitions and conferences
- Carry out corporate branding to create brand recognition
- Collating and reviewing information to be published in the company’s newsletter
- Advise Management/Board ahead of developments in Government and highest industry authorities
Establish and maintain good contact with all relevant authorities which company interfaces in the delivery of its services
EXTERNAL RELATIONS/CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
- Advise management on issues relating to optimal company operations including resource allocation, hiring and development, financial forecasting and monitoring
- Create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation following the company’s stipulated procedure(s)
- Ensure effective and profitable execution of all company projects, provide leadership and support to project managers and project engineers, participate in project issue resolution internally and externally
- Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
- Ensures that Company has the state of art technology and intellectual capacity and know how to work competently as an independent operator and an effective partner with international companies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- B.Sc. in Engineering, Economics or Business Management preferred.
- Fluency in English with good communication skills.
- Excellent Numerical and analytical skills.
- Computer applications.
- An MBA would be an added advantage
- Extensive experience in the oil and gas industry including commercial management and economic evaluation techniques and systems
- A minimum of 8 years work experience, five of which should be in the commercial area of an Oil and Gas or process company, with at least 3 years in a Management position
KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Competence
- Planning & Organisation
- Attitude & Drive
- Strategic & Creative Thinking
- Commerciality
- Relationship Management
- Entrepreneurial Orientation
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Resource Management
Skills
- Strong Commercial, Financial and Business Acumen (Business Contract Review/Reporting Sales and Marketing Performance)
- Ability to communicate an energetic and clear strategic vision
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to communicate an energetic and clear strategic vision
- Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
- Problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Organizational and planning skills to manage your own time and to meet deadlines and objectives