Business Development Associate (West Africa) at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

Reporting to: Business Development Manager, West West.

The Role

• The Business Development Associate will be responsible for identifying, building, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships across West Africa.
• The BD associate will generate new sales leads and contacts to help grow our business across West Africa.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Lead Generation: 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 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 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 African region
• Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage tender applications as required

Requirements
The ideal candidate:

• Working experience in Business Development role of at least 3 - 4 years (post-NYSC)
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Must be Fluent (expert level) in French, both written and verbal communication - this is a compulsory requirement.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Possess Data Mining skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to solve problems and possess decision-making abilities.
• Planning and Organization skills.
• Open to Travelling  (in and out of Nigeria).

Remuneration

• Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment, and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise.