Assistant Manager Business Planning

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist to develop the short term and long-term Marketing Strategy, ensuring that the strategy is in line with the long-term company’s objectives and gives Marketing department the direction and sets concrete objective/targets
• Ensure that the Marketing Strategy is being followed and implemented.
• Monitor the status of key projects being undertaken by the Marketing department
• Prepare Annual, Quarterly and Monthly forecast of all regional and HQ commercial teams
• Prepare Annual, Quarterly and Monthly budgets/targets of all regional and HQ commercial teams
• Assist in the implementation of Business Strategy including identification of new business segments, target market strategy and analysis of existing segments
• Provide assistance in evaluating new business opportunities and defining the road map for future business endeavors
• Track the road map (yearly and quarterly plan) for overall Commercial Department and segment-wise within Marketing Department
• Monthly planning and follow-up on the progress of special and strategic projects
• Map strategic projects with annual budgetary targets
• Respond to specific high-level queries of Management to assist in decision making
• Assist in preparation of EMT presentations, MOAM presentations, Mid-Year and annual conference presentations and other ad-hoc presentations

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• In principle to have a minimum bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant degree.

Work Experience:

• Should have preferably 3-4 years of relevant experience.

Skills – Generic:

• Leadership Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Skills – Job Specific:

• In-depth knowledge of the telecom market of Pakistan
• Highly analytical when needed, with the ability to investigate issues in detail, and speak concisely about potential solutions and challenges