Business Development Manager (West Africa) at Greenlight Planet

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 below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager (West Africa)

Location: West Africa
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
What you would be expected to do:
Networking:

• Regularly network with industry colleagues and associations to help establish the brand in West and Central Africa
• Organise and attend strategic sector events in order to build a strong business development network 
• Build a network of key stakeholders in sectors of interest in order to onboard strategic partnerships 

Leadership:

• Lead the business development team to achieve set KPIs
• Lead Generation: Data mine and qualify suitable partners, provide summaries of their businesses and any required business information with focus on B2B sales
• Pipeline Management: Maintain active database of qualified leads and onboard partners seamlessly
• Prospect Meeting: Regularly have physical & virtual meetings with prospects for training, product demo and onboarding across West and Central Africa region
• Industry Updates: Stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and ongoing tenders in West Africa
• Proposals: Create effective client proposals and manage tender applications as required

Requirements
You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Hold a Degree or Diploma in a Business-related field or have a minimum of 5 years working in a business development or sales role in the FMCG, banking or telecom industries. 
• Are passionate about networking and building strong relationships
• Are passionate about positively impacting the lives of rural consumers.
• Are a strong collaborator with great interpersonal skills to mentor your team to deliver on expectations?
• Are comfortable working with PowerPoint and MS Excel 

What We Offer (In addition to compensation and statutory benefits)

• An opportunity to grow as a professional in a dynamic, fast growing, high impact industry. 
• The chance to work in an open minded, collaborative culture surrounded by enthusiastic Greenlighters who are driven by the challenge of continuously innovating and growing a smart, sustainable business with profound impact on the world. 
• 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 Greenlight Academy. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.