Business Development Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at QED.ai. Global · full-time · $30,000–$70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build technology sales opportunities with governments and philanthropic organizations across Africa and beyond
- Use your relationships with relevant organizational and government leaders to open conversations
- Pursue national-scale projects and turn sales activity into measurable accomplishments
- Travel as needed while developing business across countries and regions
What you bring
- At least six years selling technology, preferably in impact-focused work with governments and philanthropic organizations
- A documented record of sales results supported by measurable figures
- Established connections with leaders of relevant organizations and governments
- Strong English communication, critical thinking, confidence, and comfort with numbers
Who this fits
You’ll suit a persistent business development professional who cares about the work, communicates clearly, and works well with a team. The role expects travel and a full-time commitment of at least forty hours weekly; exceptional students may contribute at least twenty-four hours per week. Public health, agriculture, or education expertise, Global South experience outside the West, and additional languages are preferred.
From the employer
QED (https://qed.ai) is a tech company focused on public health and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. We build the digital infrastructure and AI used at the intersection of aid and scientific inquiry, including surveillance of HIV and malaria, and nutrient analysis of crops and soils, working at national-scale in several African countries. Our funding comes from multiple philanthropic and governmental organizations, including the Global Fund, Gates Foundation, CDC, and USAID.
We are seeking a dedicated Business Development Specialist to help QED expand its business and impact across Africa and beyond.
Basic Requirements
+6 years of experience with technology sales, preferably in the impact space, working with governments and philanthropic organizations on projects at national scale.
Notable history of sales accomplishments, backed by supporting numbers.
Strong rolodex of connections to heads of relevant organizations and governments.
Confidence.
Number sense.
Willing to travel. To chase.
Highly preferred full-time employment of at least 40 hours per week. Promising students with exceptional skills should contribute at least 24 hrs/week.
Good fluency in English speaking and writing (typing > 35 wpm).
Critical thinking skills, expressiveness, and team-oriented attitude.
And you have to care about the work that you do!
Nice to haves
Some domain expertise in public health, or agriculture, or education, in this order of preference.
Significant multi-year experience living in the Global South, outside of the West.
Fluency in foreign languages, to liaise more smoothly with countries of interest.
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