Assistant Business Development Manager at 4G Capital

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate distributor customer data in his/her region is shared on rolling basis
• In charge of revenue growth in his/her region for both new and existing distributors.
• Onboard new distributors in his/her region through lead generation and cold calling to prospective distributors.
• Ensure collections targets for his/her region are met in liaison with call Centre agents.
• Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, and partnerships- or, new ways of reaching existing markets.
• Seek out the Key Decision Maker (KDM) contacts in existing and new distributors in his.her region.
• Provide KUZA-specific training to Distributors and their staff to assist in customer conversion.
• Assist in marketing activities.
• Assist in accurate and timely reporting of Management Information and market feedback to report on customer preferences, trends, and market opportunities
• Performing such other tasks and duties as the Company may from time to time designate as forming part of the Employee’s job description.

Competences

• Required skills for an Assistant Business Development Manager
• Experience in Customer facing experience on B2B or B2C for a minimum of 5 years in business development
• Experience background in sales & marketing with previous engagement with FMCG, companies is a mandatory requirement
• Must have led a team in a previous role with ability to engage high value distributors or manufacturers
• Must have a university diploma/degree from a recognised institution
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• High communications skills
• A can-do, proactive, energetic attitude towards your work and people is a must.
• You need to be a strong team player, prepared to get your hands dirty
• A ‘make it happen’, positive, energetic attitude to your day-to-day work
• Enthusiasm to hit the highest standards
• A desire to make a difference every day.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• Computer literacy
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Can work under minimal supervision
• Integrity and ability to lead