Business Development Associate, Lagos (Nigeria)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Coverage: West & Central Africa region
About the role
Coverage: West & Central Africa region
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Associate who would leverage their expertise to generate new sales prospects and contacts to help grow the partnership business across West & Central Africa, working alongside the Business Development Manager.
- Prospecting: Data mine and qualify suitable partners, provide summaries of their businesses and any required business information, with a focus on B2B sales.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain an up-to-date database of qualified prospects and provide administrative assistance to the Business Development team.
- Prospect Meetings: Regularly hold physical and virtual meetings with prospective clients for training, product demonstrations, and onboarding across the West & Central Africa region.
- Partner Onboarding: Effectively work with cross-functional teams to handle client requests for smooth coordination and onboarding of partners.
- Networking: Regularly network with industry professionals and associations to help establish the brand in the region.
- Industry Updates: Stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and ongoing bids in the West & Central African region.
- Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage bid applications as required.
- Hold a Bachelor's/HND degree from an accredited higher institution
- Have a minimum of 3–4 years of post-NYSC work experience in a Business Development role
- Are able to speak French, added advantage but not a must.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent presentation skills
- Possess data mining skills
- Have strong people skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
- Possess planning and organizational skills
- Be willing and able to travel as required
- Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
- An open-minded, collaborative culture with enthusiastic colleagues driven by the challenge of innovation and making a profound impact on people and the planet.
- 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 Sun King Center for Leadership.