Embassy and Consulate General of Denmark in Nigeria
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The Consulate General of Denmark in Lagos is hiring a Commercial Advisor on a 2-year contract to build and manage a customer portfolio, provide advisory services to Danish companies, and drive business development activities in Nigeria's key sectors.
The Embassy and Consulate General of Denmark in Nigeria seeks a Commercial Advisor to work at the Consulate General in Lagos. The role is part of Denmark's Economic Diplomacy strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa and focuses on promoting sustainable advisory solutions for Danish businesses in Nigeria across key sectors including FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), Industrial Solutions, and Data Centers. The position is a 2-year contract with the possibility of extension, offering an exciting cross-cultural work environment with opportunities for regional and international travel. What you get • International work environment with business travel to Denmark and the region • 37-hour work week with focus on work-life balance • 25 working days of paid annual holiday plus paid Mission closing days • Medical insurance coverage for employee and immediate dependants • Participation in national pension scheme • On-the-job training, e-courses, and courses at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen • Option to work from home one day per week (subject to management approval) • Competitive compensation in USD How to apply 1. Prepare application materials including cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations, and 2–3 references 2. Submit application to either info@akmsconsulting.com (recruitment partner AKMS) or jebjer@um.dk (Consul General Jette Bjerrum)
• Master's degree in Business Development, International Marketing, Economics, or similar • At least 5 years of professional experience in commercial advisory services, sales, business development, or international trade • Proven track record of managing customer accounts with KPI targets • Proven stakeholder management experience and documented access to relevant business networks in Nigeria or ability to build them • Fluency in English (spoken and written) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT skills • Commercial mindset with ability to work with both private and government stakeholders • Cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations, and 2–3 references required for application