Research & Development Officer
Abuja FCT, Abuja
Posted 15 days ago
- Company:
- Sambus Geospatial Nig Ltd
- Company Description:
- Sambus Geospatial Limited is a seasoned geospatial intelligence company with over 30 years of professional service experience in the industry. We are the official distributor for ESRI and Harris Geospatial, authorized dealer for Trimble and Wingtra drone in Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Gambia, Gabon, Sierra Leone, and Equatorial Guinea where we offer expertise in the deployment of geospatial solutions across many industries. Our vision is to be the preferred geospatial innovator in West Africa while our mission is to be the distinguished organization in applying and advancing geospatial knowledge and technology for effective planning, management, operations, and enhanced decision-making in West Africa. Sambus leads the market in West Africa as the geospatial solution provider, accounting for over 90% of GIS software sales.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
To improve existing products and sales volumes through research on industry trends. Gather business intelligence relating to the Geospatial industry and its’ stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals
• Research, design and evaluate, processes, and equipment used in the company to market its products and services
• Provide business insight through research on the external environment of the business to increase profitability
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.
• Understand customer expectations products and services and liaise with the appropriate unit to resolve.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Provide annual report on metrics and objectives to determine level of achievement of company goals
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Lead research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time, within budget and give value to the business.
• Research on the new markets and product development and share information with marketing and sales to boost sales
• Research on internal operations and processes
• Generate insights and recommendations to increase company’s competitive advantage
• Contribute to company’s Newsletter
• Submit periodic reports
• Undertake any other job-related tasks assigned
Qualifications:
• A degree in Statistics, Geography, GIS or a related field is required
• 2-year experience in a similar role is desirable
Skills:
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Research skills
• Statistical and Analytical skills
- Salary:
- 200.000,00 NGN Monthly