Business Development Associate-Isidore Relevant Educational Qualifications Job
2023-01-12 15:20 Marketing / Business Development Lagos 399 viewsJob Details
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
We are looking for an energetic business development associate to help drive our sales and grow the business. You will attract new clients and build solid relationships with them while maintaining existing relationships. Other duties will include market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying and executing new business opportunities. You will work with various departments and report to the Program Manager
We are building a pipeline for higher quality food production, processing, and delivery in Africa using technology, access to capital and provision of extension services. Our platform relies on partners to succeed so you will be the champion for the brand, attracting and securing the right partnerships for this to scale.
The successful applicant will be resourceful, organised and motivated to increase sales, enhance the company's reputation, and look for new and creative ways to market our products. A background in sales or marketing is strongly desirable.
Job Responsibilities
Grow the pipeline of SMEs for Jinja
Willing to familiarize yourself with the company's vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
Conducting market research and identifying potential clients and partnerships.
Collating and maintaining client information in the CRM database or any other chosen method of data management.
Working closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies.
Developing and implementing sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analyzing sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
Assist with drafting business plans, pitch decks, presentations, reference material, webinars and other documents as required.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.
Build relationships with key public stakeholders in the wider Agric value chain in Nigeria
Cultivating strong relationships with new buyers/processors/FMCGs in the grains value chain to identify and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with Jinja, while maintaining existing client relationships
Work closely with the Operations and Customer Success teams to ensure value delivery for customers
Be the voice of our customers in discussions with internal stakeholders
Requirements
Required skills/experience
Experience in B2B sales and partnerships, preferably in Agric or Agtech
Interest in technology with the ability to understand and communicate core concepts and their benefits
Ability to develop high-quality client relationships and sales materials
Ability to research and organise information so that it is useful for other team members
Negotiating commercial terms and closing deals
Might have experience in:
Product/project management
Management consulting or other professional services
Managing budgets and developing commercial models
Law / experience developing contracts with a legal team
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: hr@isidoreagric.co using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.