Business Development Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Business Administration, Sales / Marketing, Economics, Banking / Finance
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
As SOGE scales from a social and inclusive business into an impactful commercial enterprise ready to partner with global impact investors, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and relationship-focused, with the ability to identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and translate them into sustainable business growth while supporting the organization’s long-term strategic objectives.
Contracting period: One year, with the possibility of extension based on performance
Line of reporting: CEO
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Business Development and Strategy
- Develop and implement the company's business development strategy and annual work plan.
- Identify new markets, clients, sectors, and growth opportunities.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of business opportunities.
- Client and Partnership Management
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, investors, government agencies, development
- partners, and private sector stakeholders.
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships to expand business opportunities.
- Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and networking events.
- Opportunity and Proposal Development
- Identify commercial projects, tenders, grants, and investment opportunities.
- Lead or coordinate the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
- Develop business cases, concept notes, and partnership agreements.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with clients and partners.
- Market Intelligence and Business Growth
- Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
- Recommend new products, services, or market expansion opportunities.
- Support branding and business promotion activities.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Track business development targets and key performance indicators.
- Prepare regular reports on pipeline status, business performance, and strategic opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of client engagements and business opportunities.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Agribusiness, International Development, or a related field.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, investment, consulting, or partnership management.
- Demonstrated experience in developing proposals, securing new business, and managing strategic partnerships.
- Experience working with the private sector, investors, financial institutions, or development organizations is highly desirable.
- Identify, develop and manage new business opportunities that support the organization’s strategic growth.
- Support market expansion, partnership development, client acquisition, proposal development, investment facilitation, and revenue generation.
- Work closely with technical, operations, finance, and marketing teams to develop competitive solutions that meet client and market needs.
