Business Development Associate at Western Union

Job ID: JR0126255

Summary

• Are you a strategic Individual with a passion for driving growth and innovation across emerging markets?
• Western Union is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive our expansion and operational excellence across North and Anglophone West Africa.

Responsibilities
Western Union powers your pursuit:

• In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring the sales activity, as well as the internal business processes for the North and Anglophone West Africa region.
• You will contribute to shape the future of financial services in a region undergoing rapid digital transformation.
• If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment this opportunity is for you.
• Using your keen eye for detail and accuracy, identify, escalate and follow-up on the execution for the resolution of issues related to the business processes.
• Deliver regular reports, dashboards and feedback to the Business team to support an optimal execution of the region KPIs.
• Provide the Business team with support and advice on the execution of their administrative tasks.
• Contribute to the growth of the region by identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the region goals.
• Collect market and consumer insights to inform marketing and network development initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and communicate insights into management for strategic adjustments.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in sales or servicing customer products or financial services is a plus.
• Organization, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail, analytical.
• Ability to work individually, or collaborate with others in a global, fast-paced environment, making quick decisions, and managing tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel – knowledge of PowerBI, Salesforce, or Sharepoint is a plus.
• Fluency in English, French is a plus
• International Travel Maybe required.

Benefits

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms.