Job Vacancy Opportunity at Lagos Chamber of Commerce

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of Lagos, Nigeria’s business community.

It offers a forum for enterprises to express their views and concerns on legislative or other measures affecting trade, industry, commerce, and agriculture.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is accepting applications from interested and qualified applicants for the position of Sales Representative.

Sales Representative

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria.

Job Description:

• To attract exhibitors for the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair and other exhibitions
• To drive sales through social media marketing and other marketing platforms of space allocations during the Lagos International Trade Fair and other exhibitions of the Chamber
• Meet and exceed the assigned sales targets.
• Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports to the assigned Supervisor.
•  Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Lagos International Trade Fair services and specialised exhibitions of the Chamber to enhance sales to prospective Exhibitors.
•  Attract exhibitors in Nigeria and overseas to participate in LCCI exhibitions.
•  Source for sponsorship and partnership for the Chamber’s programs/events.
•  Effective use of Digital marketing and Branding for the promotion of events. Having skills in digital marketing, graphic design and branding is an added advantage.
•   Active participation in rallies, shows, fairs, and other industry-related events.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any social science course
• 2-3 years’ experience in a sales or marketing role
• Understanding of Digital marketing as a tool to drive sales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work and meet up with a given sales target.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the recruitment terms, conditions, or benefits of employment on account of race, tribe or ethnicity, age, religion, color, disability, gender, marital status. national origin, physical, beliefs or religion or any other discriminatory grounds.

Research Intern

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria.

Job Summary:

The Job holder is to aid in sound research analysis, report writing, and advocacy amongst other responsibilities of the Department.

Reports to: Research Manager/ Director, Research & Advocacy.

Job Description:

• Researching, analyzing and monitoring economic developments and issues of importance to the Lagos & Nigerian business community, and helping to shape government policy on investment and trade.
• Conduct of surveys, market research, data analysis and data visualization very important for this role.
• Project Management, concept note and proposal writing for grants from potential Donors.
• Liaise with the Research Department from other organizations/Government agencies
• Design, Preparation and Management of Research & Advocacy programs of the Chamber including donor-funded research projects.
• Compilation, periodic analysis and interpretation of economic and statistical data, through research of the economic and development issues in the country and production of relevant reports aimed at promoting a more conducive business environment in Nigeria.
• Prepare discussion papers on policy-orientated economic issues for discussion at the chamber\’s business roundtable forums.
• Prepare draft position papers and memoranda of the Chamber.
• Support the advocacy function through provision of timely information on macroeconomic issues and other Government policies that have potential to affect the business community adversely.
• Provide regular information on trends of major economic indicators such as inflation rate, interest rate, global oil prices, exchange rate, as well as domestic and external debt. These are featured in reports to EXCO and Council periodically.
• Keep an up-to-date record of policy pronouncements by the Government at both the State and Federal levels.
• Gather sectoral data on the performance of the various sectors of the economy for preparation of quarterly sectoral report.
• Carry out other assignments as may be assigned by the Director and Director-General.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• B.sc/HND in Economics.
• Completion of M.sc Thesis in Economics is also required.
• 2 years cognate experience in research or as an Economist or Research Personnel of a reputable   Organization.
• Professional Behaviour.
• A sound reporting writing skill and must have a good eye for details.
• A very good knowledge of scientific method, graphs, and economic models.
• Good Leadership skills
• Time management and organisation
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Enhanced numerical and quantitative skills:
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills
• Good Communication Skills and Team Spirit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the recruitment terms, conditions, or benefits of employment on account of race, tribe or ethnicity, age, religion, colour, disability, gender, marital status. national origin, physical, beliefs or religion  or any other discriminatory grounds.