Research & New Business Manager

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Research & New Business Manager to identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across the Group’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, competitor, and customer research to identify emerging opportunities and market gaps.
• Identify and evaluate new business ideas, products, services, partnerships, expansion opportunities, and potential investments.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility studies, including market demand, competition, startup requirements, operating costs, revenue potential, risks, and expected returns.
• Develop business cases, financial projections, commercial assessments, and proposals for management review.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential business opportunities and present high-potential opportunities to management.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling, collaboration, improved profitability, and revenue growth across existing businesses.
• Support the early-stage execution of approved ventures by developing implementation plans, budgets, timelines, and milestones.
• Monitor new initiatives and provide management with regular progress and commercial performance updates.
• Prepare market intelligence reports and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, research, investment analysis, commercial planning, or a related role.
• Strong market research, financial modelling, commercial analysis, and business case development skills.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and presentation tools.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, assess opportunities objectively, and turn research into practical business recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial judgement and execution ability.

How to Apply Send your CV to consultant@gainconsultng.com using “Research & New Business Manager” as the subject of your email.