Business Development Associate, Lagos at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

​​About the role 

• We are looking for an experienced Business Development Associate who would leverage their expertise to generate new sales prospects and contacts to help grow the partnership business across West & Central Africa, working alongside the Business Development Manager.

What you would be expected to do:

• Prospecting: Data mine and qualify suitable partners, provide summaries of their businesses and any required business information, with a focus on B2B sales.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain an up-to-date database of qualified prospects and provide administrative assistance to the Business Development team.
• Prospect Meetings: Regularly hold physical and virtual meetings with prospective clients for training, product demonstrations, and onboarding across the West & Central Africa region.
• Partner Onboarding: Effectively work with cross-functional teams to handle client requests for smooth coordination and onboarding of partners.
• Networking: Regularly network with industry professionals and associations to help establish the brand in the region.
• Industry Updates: Stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and ongoing bids in the West & Central African region.
• Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage bid applications as required.

You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Hold a Bachelor's/HND degree from an accredited higher institution
• Have a minimum of 3–4 years of post-NYSC work experience in a Business Development role
• Are able to speak French, added advantage but not a must.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills
• Possess data mining skills
• Have strong people skills
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
• Possess planning and organizational skills
• Be willing and able to travel as required