Vacancy: Vertical Manager at Hempawa Consult

HEMPAWA CONSULT is a global strategy consulting firm with offices across Nigeria. We counsel our clients on their key strategic issues, leveraging our deep industry expertise and using analytical rigor to help them make informed decisions more quickly and solve their toughest and most critical business problems.

Vertical Manager

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 1 – 3 years
• Location: Abuja
• Job Field: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

The Vertical Manager will be responsible for overseeing business operations, strategy, and growth within a specific industry vertical. This role involves driving sales, managing client relationships, developing tailored solutions, and ensuring the vertical’s profitability while aligning with the company’s overall objectives.

Job Description

• Develop and execute vertical-specific business strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Identify new business opportunities within the assigned vertical and drive market penetration.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering customized solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, operations, finance, and product) to ensure smooth delivery of vertical initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, threats, and opportunities within the vertical.
• Drive sales performance by setting targets, monitoring progress, and coaching the vertical’s sales team.
• Manage vertical P&L (Profit and Loss) and ensure financial goals are achieved.
• Develop tailored marketing strategies in partnership with the marketing team to strengthen brand positioning in the vertical.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through high-quality service delivery and effective issue resolution.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs for vertical operations and present performance reports to management.
• Collaborate with product development teams to recommend new product features or services tailored to vertical-specific needs.
• Negotiate and close high-value deals while ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance visibility and networking.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies within the vertical.
• Mentor, train, and develop vertical team members to build capabilities and improve performance.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: career@hempawaconsult.com using the position as subject of email.