Business Development Associate (Client Engagement & Strategic Growth) at Farmz2U

Farmz2U is an infrastructure startup that helps smallholder farmers operate at commercial scale. We support smallholder farmers with 'access to information' and 'access to resources' to scale local farm production.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Associate (Client Engagement & Strategic Growth)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full time

About the Job

• The Business Development Associate's main roles are to make sales by closing deals and developing new revenue models.  
• The individual will be responsible for identifying and qualifying leads, closing deals, and ensuring consistent client satisfaction through targeted engagement strategies across both digital and non-digital channels. 
• The individual is expected to be heavily on-ground ensuring sales targets are met and deals are closed.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Client Profiling, Lead Generation, and Sales:

• Build and maintain a detailed understanding of potential clients, including Growers, Suppliers, and Buyers in the agricultural supply chain. 
• Use market research to identify and prospect new business opportunities within the target markets.
• Implement lead generation strategies, ensuring that prospects are properly qualified based on strategic targeting criteria.
• Utilize CRM tools and sales databases to track and manage leads. 
• Actively build relationships with key decision-makers to foster long-term partnerships. 
• Develop and execute new Customer Acquisition Strategies 

User Engagement & Metrics Analysis: 

• Track and monitor critical business metrics such as User Acquisition Cost (UAC), Net Promoter Score (NPS), and customer engagement levels across platforms. 
• Analyze the company’s digital and non-digital engagement strategies to optimize user acquisition and retention. 
• Provide insights and recommendations based on the analysis of client interactions, lead generation, and overall engagement. 
• Set monthly and quarterly targets for user engagement and ensure they are met through continuous analysis of client data. 

Working Relationships:

• Sales team, Operations team, Leadership team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. 
• 3-4 years of experience in business development, client engagement, and sales (preferably within the B2B sector, technology and/or agriculture ). 
• Proven track record of success in direct client engagement, lead generation, and business acquisition. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers. 
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales databases to track and manage leads. 

Competencies:

• Client Relationship Management
• Sales & Lead Generation
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving.

Salary
N350,0000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online