Jeroid Ltd is looking for a commercially driven and highly organised Business Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day business operations of our property arm.
The Business Manager will be responsible for driving the profitability, operational efficiency, growth, and overall performance of the property business while coordinating property, sales, vendors, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day business operations of the property arm.
Develop and execute business strategies to grow the property portfolio and revenue.
Identify and evaluate new property investment and development opportunities.
Conduct market research and analyse property market trends.
Develop property business plans, budgets, revenue projections, and growth targets.
Monitor the financial performance of the property business.
Track revenue, expenses, profitability, occupancy, sales, and other key business metrics.
Manage relationships with property owners, tenants, agents, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Oversee property acquisition, leasing, sales, development, and management activities.
Coordinate contractors and service providers involved in property projects.
Negotiate commercial agreements, vendor arrangements, leases, and other property-related transactions.
Ensure properties are properly maintained and managed.
Develop systems and processes for efficient property operations.
Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve profitability.
Prepare regular management reports covering business performance, opportunities, risks, and challenges.
Ensure proper documentation and record keeping for all property transactions.
Work with the Quantity Surveyor and other professionals to monitor construction and development projects.
Ensure compliance with relevant property, tenancy, regulatory, and business requirements.
Build and manage relationships that support the growth of the property portfolio.
Take ownership of assigned revenue and business development targets.
Perform other strategic and operational duties assigned by management.
Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Estate Management, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years\' experience in business management, real estate, property management, operations, or a related commercial role.
Demonstrated ability to manage business operations and drive revenue.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian real estate/property market.
Experience in property acquisition, leasing, sales, development, or property management.
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel/Google Sheets.
Strong reporting and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities.
Strong leadership, organisation, and decision-making skills.
What We Are Looking For
This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who can treat the property arm as a business, not simply an administrative function.
The successful candidate should be able to identify opportunities, manage people and vendors, control costs, grow revenue, and provide management with clear recommendations for improving the profitability and value of the property portfolio.