Business Development Associate, West & Central Africa at Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

Job Title: Business Development Associate, West & Central Africa

Location: Nigeria
Reporting To: Business Development Manager, West & Central Africa

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 our business across West & Central Africa

What you would be expected to do

• 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.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• 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
• Be fluent in French at an expert level, both written and verbal
• 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.

What Sun King Offers

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online