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LexisNexis

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Johannesburg
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need cross-functional leadership, Africa experience, strategic planning skills, strong problem-solving ability, interpersonal skills, and preferably speak French/Portuguese. FCC domain expertise is a plus.
  • You will drive revenue growth, develop strategies with teams, engage clients, analyze market trends, and enhance brand presence to improve customer experience and satisfaction.

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 responsibility of the Market Planning Consultant?

The primary responsibility is to achieve revenue targets while providing an excellent customer experience and developing strategies for accelerating growth across the African FCC business.

Is fluency in other languages required for this position?

Yes, the ability to speak French and/or Portuguese is preferred.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have experience working across the African continent and possess business acumen and strategic planning skills.

What type of skills are necessary for this job?

Critical thinking, analytical skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex agendas are all necessary.

How does LexisNexis support work-life balance?

LexisNexis promotes a healthy work/life balance with flexible working hours, numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.

Will the Market Planning Consultant work closely with other teams?

Yes, the role requires partnering with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Professional Services teams to drive business growth and enhance customer relationships.

What kind of decisions will this position influence?

The position will influence decisions related to market strategy, revenue growth, product development, and customer engagement in the FCC space.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, LexisNexis actively welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups and prioritizes inclusive leadership.

What does LexisNexis provide to its customers?

LexisNexis provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics to help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making.

Are there opportunities for professional development at LexisNexis?

Yes, LexisNexis offers study assistance and various professional development opportunities to support employees in reaching their long-term goals.

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Mission & Purpose

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets, monitoring their brands and competition, and in mitigating business risk. We collaborate with universities to educate students, and we support nation-building with governments and courts by making laws accessible and strengthening legal infrastructures. We partner with leading global associations and customers to collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 130 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide, is part of RELX Group, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.