{"id":5692,"date":"2026-08-19T13:05:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/research-new-business-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:05:44","slug":"research-new-business-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/lagos\/research-new-business-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Research &#038; New Business Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Research & New Business Manager\", \"description\": \"We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Research & New Business Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across the Group\u2019s portfolio. The role will combine market research, commercial analysis, business development, feasibility assessment, and early-stage execution to help the Group identify new revenue streams and expand existing businesses.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nConduct market, industry, competitor, and customer research to identify emerging opportunities and market gaps.\\nIdentify and evaluate new business ideas, products, services, partnerships, expansion opportunities, and potential investments.\\nConduct preliminary feasibility studies, including market demand, competition, startup requirements, operating costs, revenue potential, risks, and expected returns.\\nDevelop business cases, financial projections, commercial assessments, and proposals for management review.\\nMaintain a pipeline of potential business opportunities and present high-potential opportunities to management.\\nIdentify opportunities for cross-selling, collaboration, improved profitability, and revenue growth across existing businesses.\\nSupport the early-stage execution of approved ventures by developing implementation plans, budgets, timelines, and milestones.\\nMonitor new initiatives and provide management with regular progress and commercial performance updates.\\nPrepare market intelligence reports and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.\\nRequirements\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.\\n5+ years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, research, investment analysis, commercial planning, or a related role.\\nStrong market research, financial modelling, commercial analysis, and business case development skills.\\nExcellent analytical, report-writing, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.\\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel\/Google Sheets and presentation tools.\\nStrong project and stakeholder management skills.\\nAbility to work independently, assess opportunities objectively, and turn research into practical business recommendations.\\nEntrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial judgement and execution ability.\\nKey Deliverables\\nMarket and competitor intelligence reports, feasibility studies, business cases, opportunity pipelines, commercial viability assessments, new venture proposals, partnership opportunities, and implementation plans for approved initiatives.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-17\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"GAIN Limited\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Lagos\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-31T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> GAIN Limited<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lagos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-31<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Research &#038; New Business Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across the Group\u2019s portfolio. The role will combine market research, commercial analysis, business development, feasibility assessment, and early-stage execution to help the Group identify new revenue streams and expand existing businesses.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Conduct market, industry, competitor, and customer research to identify emerging opportunities and market gaps.<br \/>Identify and evaluate new business ideas, products, services, partnerships, expansion opportunities, and potential investments.<br \/>Conduct preliminary feasibility studies, including market demand, competition, startup requirements, operating costs, revenue potential, risks, and expected returns.<br \/>Develop business cases, financial projections, commercial assessments, and proposals for management review.<br \/>Maintain a pipeline of potential business opportunities and present high-potential opportunities to management.<br \/>Identify opportunities for cross-selling, collaboration, improved profitability, and revenue growth across existing businesses.<br \/>Support the early-stage execution of approved ventures by developing implementation plans, budgets, timelines, and milestones.<br \/>Monitor new initiatives and provide management with regular progress and commercial performance updates.<br \/>Prepare market intelligence reports and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.<br \/>Requirements<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.<br \/>5+ years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, research, investment analysis, commercial planning, or a related role.<br \/>Strong market research, financial modelling, commercial analysis, and business case development skills.<br \/>Excellent analytical, report-writing, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.<br \/>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel\/Google Sheets and presentation tools.<br \/>Strong project and stakeholder management skills.<br \/>Ability to work independently, assess opportunities objectively, and turn research into practical business recommendations.<br \/>Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial judgement and execution ability.<br \/>Key Deliverables<br \/>Market and competitor intelligence reports, feasibility studies, business cases, opportunity pipelines, commercial viability assessments, new venture proposals, partnership opportunities, and implementation plans for approved initiatives.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Send your CV to consultant@gainconsultng.com using \u201cResearch &#038; New Business Manager\u201d as the subject of your email.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:consultant@gainconsultng.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-31 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: GAIN Limited Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-31 Job Description We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Research &#038; New Business Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across the Group\u2019s portfolio. 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