• Application Deadline:
• Position: Business Development Lead


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities in the African agriculture and nutrition landscape.


• Analyze and report on the performance of our business development initiatives, using data and insights to inform future strategies and competitive positioning of Sahel Consulting


• Identify and pursue new funding, partnerships, and collaborations by developing creative proposals in response to business opportunities.


• Develop pitching ideas for and meet with potential partners and donors to present Sahel’s offerings and negotiate terms of engagement.


• Collaborate with the leadership team to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new partnerships and business opportunities.


• Provide training and mentoring to other business development members of the team

Job Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field with a minimum of three years of proven experience working as a business development officer or similar role.


• An MBA would be an added advantage.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write proposals and deliver effective presentations.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.