Director of Business Development - Relocation to Africa

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Director to identify and secure new business opportunities while managing the complete sales cycle for our company. This role will focus on cultivating and nurturing long-term customer relationships post-sale. With significant growth potential and earning opportunities, this position offers the chance to make a substantial impact on the company's success.

Ideal candidate should have 2 to 6 years of experience as an Account Manager, Business Manager, Contract Manager or Marketing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Opportunity Identification
• Proactively identify new business opportunities that align with the company’s objectives across all sectors.
• Negotiation and Agreement Management
• Lead negotiations with potential clients and ensure successful commercial agreements.
• Project Development and Leadership
• Initiate, develop, and manage key projects, guiding them to successful implementation.
• Accounts Collection
• Oversee the timely collection of accounts related to ongoing projects.
• Customer Relationship Management
• Manage relationships with key clients across marketing, sales, and PR, ensuring strong collaboration and satisfaction.
• Client Relationship Building
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to support current projects and future opportunities.
• Support Across Divisions
• Assist in collection processes for the communications and commercial divisions, as well as other relevant business activities.

Performance Metrics:

• Sales Volume for New Projects

Track sales generated from new projects.

• Profitability of New Projects

Measure profit margins for new projects.

• Accounts Collection

Ensure efficient accounts collection for each project.

• Customer Satisfaction

Assess customer satisfaction across projects and client interactions.

• Brand Image and Market Position

Strengthen the company’s brand as the preferred supplier in key business areas.

• Year-over-Year Improvement

Demonstrate improvement in all key metrics compared to the previous year.

This position is in Africa and require relocation to Africa