About the job
REF: HR/005-01-24
Background:
Pesapal is seeking to recruit self-driven and a hands-on Business Development Manager who will be tasked with driving the company’s profitability objective by growing the sales portfolio and initiating partnerships to grow profitable product lines.
Pesapal provides a simple, safe and secure way for individuals and businesses to make and accept payments in Africa. At Pesapal, our vision is to empower Africa to access affordable, convenient, and secure digital financial services that drive sustainable growth.
Position Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Number of Vacancies: 1 (ONE)
Location: UGANDA (ENTEBBE)
Job Summary:
The role’s main goal is to achieve sustainable financial growth for the company through meeting set short-term targets while at the same time planning and executing ways and strategies of expanding the same in the long-term
The position holder will be responsible for generating sales for the business using a variety of sales techniques and working to improve the organization’s market position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct research to identify business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers’ needs, products, and services
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators
• Prospect for potential new clients and developing proposals and quotes to pitch products and services
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels
• Transition new clients smoothly and successfully to the account management team at all times
• Give feedback to technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Continually devise ways to manage and retain fruitful relationships with existing clients
• Manage customers plus sales data within the company’s CRM and Submit progress reports that capture the achievements and areas of improvement
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
Education/Experience Needed:
• BSc/BA in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• At least 4 years’ proven working experience as a Business Development Manager or as a Sales Executive in B2B sales.
• Proven sales track record
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software
Skills and Abilities Required:
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to leverage these skills to develop new business Opportunities
• Excellent communication skills with an aptitude for pitching
• Good research, planning, and reporting skills
Job application procedure
Interested applicants for the above position should submit ONLY their C.V. and an application letter clearly indicating “BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – ENTEBBE” on the subject line to kazi@pesapal.com, to be received by Friday, 19th January 2024 Certificates and testimonials need NOT be attached.
More Information
- Address Entebbe, Uganda, East Africa
