Business Development Officer


WE ARE HIRING — BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Industry: Construction & Real Estate | Location: Accra, Ghana | Type: Full-TimeF


⚠️ BEFORE YOU APPLY — PLEASE READ

This role is open to FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY.

You must also meet ALL THREE of the following criteria or your application will not be considered:

✅ You are female ✅ You have 4+ years experience as a Business Development Officer — not sales, not marketing, not admin — specifically as a BDO ✅ Your 4+ years BDO experience was gained within the Construction or Real Estate industry — no exceptions

If any of the above does not apply to you, please do not apply.


Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven and commercially astute female Business Development Officer to drive strategic growth initiatives within the construction and real estate sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing client acquisition processes, coordinating tender submissions, and expanding the company’s market footprint.

Key Responsibilities

· Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in construction, engineering, and real estate development.

· Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with corporate growth targets.

· Build and maintain strategic relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, investors, and regulatory bodies.

· Lead client engagement meetings, presentations, and negotiations.

· Identify and assess tender opportunities relevant to the company’s capabilities.

· Coordinate preparation and submission of high-quality technical and financial proposals.

· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure competitive and compliant bid documentation.

· Contribute to achieving annual sales and revenue targets.

· Negotiate contract terms in alignment with company profitability objectives.

· Represent the company at industry events and stakeholder engagements.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves — Zero Exceptions:

  • ? Female candidates only
  • ? Minimum 4 years working as a Business Development Officer
  • ?️ Those 4 years must be in Construction and/or Real Estate specifically
  • ? You must be able to show quantifiable achievements — actual figures, deals, revenue, growth numbers. Not just responsibilities — results.


Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

· 3–5 years’ proven experience in business development within construction, engineering, or real estate development.

· Demonstrated experience in tendering and bid management processes.

· Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle and real estate development frameworks.

· Established industry network within Ghana’s construction and property sectors.

Competencies & Skills

· Strong negotiation and persuasive communication skills.

· Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen.

· Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

· High level of initiative, accountability, and results orientation.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM system


❌ YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF:

  • You are not female
  • Your BD experience is in banking, FMCG, telecoms, or any sector outside construction/real estate
  • You have fewer than 4 years as a BDO — regardless of total work experience
  • You cannot provide specific numbers or results from your BD work


Benefits

Salary: 5,000 net + Bonus

The role comes with a competitive commission structure.


Company Location: East Legon, Accra

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