Business Development Manager at Afconrecruit Limited

Job Description

• We are currently recruiting a Business Development Manager, that would be tasked with developing and diversifying business so that income increases, and the future and growth of the organization are guaranteed.
• To excel in this role you should be an active listener, have a compelling sales personality, and a hunger to chase and close new business from cold calls and inbound warm leads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks
• Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Meet revenue goals of all 4 brands
• Facilitate brand visibility in 54 countries of Africa
• Relationship Management and upselling activities with existing client base
• Customer Experience Monitoring
• Setting up sales and distribution channels
• Attending Trade shows and exhibition for the purpose of sales and brand visibility
• Lead generation, Monitoring, conversion and project management.
• Email Marketing, Digital Marketing and Event Marketing
• Setting up and growing affiliation program
• Liaison with CTO to automate sales processes and channels
• Business brand performance and equity tracking
• Effecting contracts and onboarding new clients.
• Liaison with Legal for business contracts
• Project Management and Process Implementation
• Team training and Management
• Generating and exposing a steady flow of testimonials

Responsibilities

• ​Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.​