Business Development Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Executive to expand our market presence across multiple sectors, including mining, agriculture, construction, and oil & gas. The role involves driving new business opportunities throughout Africa and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target industries.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans to increase revenue.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and cross‑selling.
• Lead the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and closing.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and decision‑makers across Africa.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to spot trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, forecasts, and sales reports.
• Collaborate with contracts, marketing, legal, and operations teams to ensure successful service delivery.
• Monitor sales performance, pipeline progress, and revenue targets.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field (MBA advantageous).
• 5+ years of business development or sales experience in supply chain, logistics, mining or related sectors.
• 3+ years in a senior management role leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets and expanding markets across Africa.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship‑management abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Africa.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM or sales management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly remuneration.
• Opportunity to work with a well‑established company in a dynamic, multi‑sector environment.
• Professional growth through exposure to diverse industries and markets.