Greenlight Planet is a multinational, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.
Over a decade in business, the company is now a leading global brand in emerging markets across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Greenlight’s Sun King™ products provide modern light and energy to 26 million people in more than 40 countries and have sold over 10.5 million products worldwide.
We are recruiting to fill the position beloww:
Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Lagos
Coverage: West & Central Africa region
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 the partnership business across West & Central Africa, working alongside the Business Development Manager.
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 youHold 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
Are able to speak French, added advantage but not a must.
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.
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