• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development Associate, West & Central Africa


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 4 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

What you would be expected to do:

• Lead Generation: Data mine and qualify suitable partners, provide summaries of their businesses and any required business information. With focus on B2B sales


• Pipeline Management: Maintain an active database of qualified leads and provide administrative support to the Business Development team.


• Prospect Meeting: Regularly have physical & virtual meetings with prospects for training, product demo and onboarding across the West & Central Africa region.


• Partner Onboarding: Effectively work with cross functional teams to handle customer requests for effective coordination and onboarding of partners.


• Networking: Regularly network with industry colleagues and associations to help establish the brand in the region.


• Industry Updates: Stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and ongoing tenders in the West & Central African region


• Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage tender applications as required

Requirements

You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree / HND Degree from any higher institution


• Have a minimum working experience of 3- 4 years (post NYSC) in Business Development role 


• Fluent (expert level) in French, both written and verbal communication


• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent in presentation skills


• Possess Data Mining skills


• Strong Interpersonal Skills


• Have ability to solve problems and make critical decision-making


• Planning and Organization skills.


• Ability to Travel.

What we Offer

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry; 


• The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world;  


• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds. 


• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy.