Tavia Technologies Vacancy : BDE, Project Manager and PHP Software Developer

Tavia Technologies Limited is an experienced technology company offering Web, Wireless & Business Intelligence services. We have consistently provided first class services to our valued customers in the Telecommunication, Banking, Oil & Gas, Law Firms, Insurance, Real Estate, Non-Profit, Recreational, Manufacturing Industries and other sectors. POST: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE. THE ROLE -The successful candidate must devote his attention to business development. -He must be able to create and develop business opportunities within existing and new clients' space. -He must be a go-getter and display enthusiasm for sales and networking. -He is to plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of Tavia Technology Solutions and products in accordance with agreed business plans. RESPONSIBILITIES -Ensure his/her industries achieve or exceed required targets -Ensure industry coverage to touch all opportunities on a scheduled basis -Independently develop processes to obtain leads through possible sourcing opportunities, and work closely with Tavia's partners to leverage prospects/clients -Identify prospects where Tavia's solutions and products can be sold -Target and obtain appointments with companies with given industry groups -Contact potential clients to assess their individual needs and demonstrate how Tavia's solutions and products can meet or exceed these needs -Present Tavia's solutions from beginning to end including working with presales to demonstrate software solutions -Develop and submit comprehensive proposals based on individually or team assessed needs of potential clients -Maintain accurate up-to-date sales pipeline and forecasts ESSENTIAL SKILLS -A good university degree -Must have 2 – 4 years relevant working experience -Understanding of the IT solutions and Software development market -Demonstrated experience selling of IT solutions -Strong sales skills, including internal reporting -Demonstrated experience developing processes to obtain leads through comparison and evaluation of possible SOURCING OPPORTUNITIES -Proven ability to achieve goals and sales target -Close working relationships with all operational areas within Tavia DESIRABLE SKILLS -Good verbal and written communication skills -Exceptional organizational skills -Talent for effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization -Ability to work within a fast-paced and constantly changing environment -Self motivated to work independently, with team support, to close business -Demonstrated commitment to completing tasks and objectives -Possess a good sense of humor as well as good judgment in displaying it -A true professional possessing the highest ethical and moral standards -Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times -A team player, and one who is open to feedback and on-going self development -Effectively work with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 2. PROJECT MANAGER THE ROLE -The successful candidate should be able to accept responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of IT projects. -He or She must also be responsible for managing day-to-day issues of projects and attend meetings required for successful execution of projects. -In addition, he/she must also be able to ensure minimal risk exposure on projects. RESPONSIBILITIES -Managing and leading the project team. -Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work. -Managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary. -Providing status reports to the client. -Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs. -Identifying user training needs and devising and managing user training programmes. -Risk & Issue Management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS -Clear understanding of agile, waterfall methodologies. -MS Project, Visio, MS Office Suite. -Must have relevant project management experience in an ICT organization. -Must possess the ability to manage contract/outsourced staff, partnerships and relationships. -Must have strong time management skills and possess the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. -Must possess the ability to work and contribute effectively to a team. -Must have excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills. -Must be innovative, responsive and result-oriented DESIRABLE SKILLS -University degree in science or engineering discipline -The successful candidate must have at least 2 – 3 relevant post NYSC working experience and must be able to work without supervision -He/she may possess any of the following project management certifications: Prince 2 or PMP. A post graduate degree e.g. a Masters Degree in Project Management will be of added advantage. 3. PHP SOFTWARE DEVELOPER THE ROLE The successful candidate should be able to ensure smooth the everyday running of client applications/products. He or She must also ensure SLAs are met and that quality targets are reached in accordance with agreed client contract. RESPONSIBILITIES -In terms of remote support, the candidate must have the capacity to visualize and solve user's desktop problems -Troubleshooting difficult or unusual situations, and suggesting workflow improvements to management -Ability to defuse excited and sometimes irate users or customers is also a valuable trait. -Must have helpdesk support experience as will move on to more advanced technical roles, such as system or network administrator, application developer, or database administrator. -The successful candidate must have at least 2 – 3 relevant working experience. REQUIREMENTS: -University degree in computer/Information science or relate field. -The successful candidate must be able to work without supervision and possess vast knowledge of MVC, UNIX or Linux, Oracle, ColdFusion, MYSQL, Java Script and Solaris. -Present working experience with PHP is a must. VAS OFFICER. THE ROLE The successful candidate must be an innovative solutions provider. He must be a go-getter and display enthusiasm for sales and networking. He is to develop and maintain innovative products to cater to the Value Added Services market. RESPONSIBILITIES -Ensure VAS segment achieves or exceeds required targets -Develop and maintain VAS and messaging product portfolio -Independently develop processes to obtain leads through possible sourcing opportunities -Identify prospects where Tavia's VAS solutions and products can be sold -Coordinate implementation of products between network and Tavia -Have an updated knowledge on competitor initiatives in the VAS area and of best of practice relevant international benchmarks -Perform VAS sales initiatives -Develop and submit comprehensive proposals to market VAS initiatives -Maintain accurate up-to-date VAS sales pipeline and forecasts ESSENTIAL SKILLS -A good university degree -Strong sales skills and an understanding of VAS offerings -Ability to obtain leads through comparison and evaluation of possible sourcing opportunities -Proven ability to achieve goals -Close working relationships with all operational areas within Tavia DESIRABLE SKILLS -Innovative solution provider -Outgoing and quick to learn -Must have a 1 – 2 years relevant working experience. -Good verbal and written communication skills -Exceptional organizational skills -Talent for effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization -Ability to work within a fast-paced and constantly changing environment -Self motivated to work independently, with team support, to close business -Demonstrated commitment to completing tasks and objectives -Possess a good sense of humor as well as good judgment in displaying it -Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times -A team player, and one who is open to feedback and on-going self development -Effectively work with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. TO APPLY Suitably qualified candidates should send resume submissions to vacancy@taviatech.com.ng