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

Location: West Africa

Responsibilities
What you would be expected to do:
Networking:

• Regularly network with industry colleagues and associations to help establish the brand in West and Central Africa
• Organise and attend strategic sector events in order to build a strong business development network 
• Build a network of key stakeholders in sectors of interest in order to onboard strategic partnerships 

Leadership:

• Lead the business development team to achieve set KPIs
• Lead Generation: Data mine and qualify suitable partners, provide summaries of their businesses and any required business information with focus on B2B sales
• Pipeline Management: Maintain active database of qualified leads and onboard partners seamlessly
• Prospect Meeting: Regularly have physical & virtual meetings with prospects for training, product demo and onboarding across West and Central Africa region
• Industry Updates: Stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and ongoing tenders in West Africa
• Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage tender applications as required

Requirements
You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Hold a Degree or Diploma in a Business-related field or have a minimum of 5 years working in a business development or sales role in the FMCG, banking or telecom industries. 
• Are passionate about networking and building strong relationships
• Are passionate about positively impacting the lives of rural consumers.
• Are a strong collaborator with great interpersonal skills to mentor your team to deliver on expectations?
• Are comfortable working with PowerPoint and MS Excel 

What We Offer (In addition to compensation and statutory benefits)

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry. 
• The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world. 
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds. 
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Greenlight Academy.