Sr. Manager - Strategy & Business Development

Job Description

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.

• 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

• Opportunity pipeline tracker
• Market intelligence reports
• Event/exhibition insights and summaries
• Meeting briefs and follow-ups
• Support documentation for strategic initiatives

Experience

• 5–10 years in strategy, business development, consulting, or research roles

• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Good networking and coordination skills
• Effective communication (written & verbal)
• Proficiency in presentations (PowerPoint) and data analysis

• Curious and proactive
• Willingness to learn and explore new sectors
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Open to travel (domestic & selective international)

• 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