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RELX Group

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Johannesburg
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need cross-functional leadership skills, experience in Africa, strategic planning acumen, critical thinking, strong communication, teamwork, and preferably French or Portuguese fluency, with FCC expertise.
  • You will drive revenue growth, develop strategies, enhance customer experience, collaborate with teams, analyze market trends, and craft client solutions for the FCC business in Africa.

Requirements

  • Have cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with key partners across a large, global and matrixed organization
  • Have experience of working across the African continent
  • Have business acumen and strategic planning
  • Show discipline and management of complex agenda
  • Have critical thinking and analytical skills, and high level of comfort with problem-solving
  • Show strong interpersonal and communication skills; team player
  • Able to speak French and/or Portuguese speaker preferably
  • Domain expertise in the FCC space

Responsibilities

  • Achieving revenue targets and providing excellent customer experience.
  • Partnering with other Market Planning team members, developing and executing Africa FCC strategy, in alignment with global FCC priorities and the priorities of other functions across LNRS.
  • Identifying potential areas of growth for the FCC business across Africa and define strategy for accelerating revenue. Developing M&A opportunities in line with global FCC and business services strategy.
  • Working closely with Product and Data teams to develop FCC Product strategies and roadmaps and associated business cases.
  • Partnering closely with Sales to win new business, expand existing relationships, and drive referrals.
  • Partnering closely with Marketing to expand market presence, heightening brand awareness and trust, and intelligently drive qualified leads to Sales. Partnering with Professional Services on consultative selling and customer management.
  • Providing insight and research on competitive intelligence, market sizing, industry trends, regulatory trends and market drivers to inform strategy and improve knowledge sharing across the organisation.
  • Interacting with clients (both internal and external) to craft solutions that meet client needs, thereby increasing revenue and customer satisfaction. Clearly communicate global FCC strategy to the wider organisation in Africa.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Market Planning Consultant role?

The primary focus is to achieve revenue targets, provide excellent customer experience, and develop and execute the Africa FCC strategy in alignment with global priorities.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates should have cross-functional leadership skills, experience working across the African continent, business acumen, strategic planning capabilities, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Domain expertise in the FCC space and fluency in French and/or Portuguese are preferred.

Is previous experience in market planning necessary for this role?

Yes, experience in market planning, particularly within the FCC space, is crucial for success in this position.

What type of working environment does LexisNexis promote?

LexisNexis promotes a healthy work/life balance, offering flexible working hours and numerous wellbeing initiatives to support employees.

How does the company prioritize diversity and inclusion?

LexisNexis values diverse employees with different perspectives, has multiple diversity employee networks globally, and actively welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Will I be required to travel for this role?

While the job description does not specifically mention travel requirements, given the focus on working across the African continent, some travel may be necessary.

What support does LexisNexis provide for professional development?

The company offers study assistance and other resources to help employees meet their immediate responsibilities and long-term career goals.

How does the role interact with other teams in the organization?

The Market Planning Consultant will partner closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Product, Data, and Professional Services to drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

What is the application process for candidates requiring accommodations?

Candidates needing accommodations can complete the Applicant Request Support Form or contact the provided phone number for assistance during the hiring process.

Are there opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within this role?

Yes, the role involves identifying potential areas for growth and developing M&A opportunities in line with the global FCC and business services strategy.

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RELX Group

A global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries.

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Mission & Purpose

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics for professional and business customers across industries. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. We do this by leveraging a deep understanding of our customers to create innovative solutions which combine content and data with analytics and technology in global platforms. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. We operate in four major market segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. Please note that RELX does not contact people through social media and offer them jobs or contracts. Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you have been victimized by a scammer. For careers, access https://www.relx.com/careers/why-relx