Business Development Associate
At a glance
Entry-level Business Development role at Gozem. Libreville · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Research markets, find prospective clients, and use outside data to spot new verticals or niche services
- Turn potential-client contacts into opportunities through outreach, cold calls, and relationship building
- Keep prospect records current and arrange senior-management meetings with possible clients
- Support business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference materials, tenders, and related documents
- Run several projects at once while meeting deadlines and following customer-acquisition procedures
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, or a related subject
- Three to four years of business development or comparable experience is preferred
- Strong spoken and written English and French, plus confidence using Microsoft Office and relevant software
- Analytical, organized, relationship-focused, and able to manage competing work under pressure
Who this fits
You’ll suit a junior business development role centered on research, prospecting, proposals, and project coordination. The position involves working with the Global Business Development Associate, country manager, other departments, and senior management. Travel is required, and the role is based in Libreville, Gabon.
From the employer
Our Fast growing company is hiring an energetic Business Development Associate to help develop and implement growth opportunities in existing and new markets. We’re searching for professionals that will be in charge of market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities. You will work with various departments and report to the Head of Business Development. Successful applicants should also be willing to travel.
About Gozem
Gozem is a mobile application offering various services (transport, delivery, payments and financial services, and more) to African users, known as "Africa's Super App".
The app is 100% focused on the African market and mainly serves three local parties today : drivers (called champions), customers and merchants. We are present in several cities across Africa, and proud to improve the lives of local communities through the digitalization of the market and the introduction of technology-based efficiency gains.
Do you aspire to flourish in a stimulating and friendly environment ? Do you want to evolve and progress in digital, dynamic and disruptive contexts ?
Join us in building a new African digital ecosystem that improves quality of life. Together, let's make Africa smile !
What is a Business Development Associate ?
The Business Development Associate is required by the organization to participate in efforts and activities gendered towards business expansion. He/She will be in charge of identifying and exploring the potential of new markets for Gozem. For example : developing services for niche markets or identifying new verticals. He/She will have to conduct market research, collect external data, meet potential clients and partners, and define trends to recommend a business strategy. He/She will work directly with our Global Business Development Associate, and the country manager.
Your responsabilities
- Conduct market research and identify potential clients
- Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities
- Keep prospective client database updated
- Make cold calls for new business leads
- Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required
- Maintain knowledge of all service offerings of the company
- Arrange meetings for senior management with prospective clients
- Follow company guidelines and procedures for acquisition of customers, submission of tenders etc.
- Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
You’re made for this position if …
You have strong analytical skills. You have good interpersonal relationships, a big network, and you are particularly good at building lasting relationships. You are able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure. You have strong organization and project management skills.
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field.
- 3 - 4 years' relevant work experience in business development or similar field preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
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