Position Description:
Are
you ready to make an impact and transform the lives of 1 billion people? If
yes, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for an ambitious and
energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand access to our products
and services through strategic partnerships. You will be the front of the
company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales
strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting
sales and forging strong relationships with strategic distribution partners.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on
transforming lives through strategic partnerships.
- Conduct research to identify new markets
and new strategic distribution partners.
- Arrange business meetings with
prospective clients.
- Promote the company’s products/services
addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
- Prepare sales contracts ensuring
adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
- Report leads, deals, sales and revenue,
invoices.
- Provide trustworthy feedback and
after-sales support.
- Build long-term relationships with new
and existing partners.
Requirements
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business /
Engineering / Marketing / Sales.
- MBA qualification is desirable.
- 5-10 years experience in Consulting or
Business Development.
- 3 -5 years experience working in Africa.
- Proficient in both English and French.
- Comfortable speaking to executives of
large multinationals.
- Able to coherently describe advantages of
partnering with d.light.
- Strong communication and relationship
management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen/ business
decision making.
- Ability to work autonomously with little
oversight.
- Strong demonstrated written and verbal
communication skills.
- Solid experience planning, organizing,
analyzing and problem solving.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Business driven, people focused, with
exceptional influencing skills.
- Passion for social enterprise,
development of people and environmental benefits.
How To Apply