Job Summary
As a BD Analyst, you are the engine of our growth—finding, engaging, and securing the partnerships that expand our impact across Africa.
How You'll Make an Impact
We are looking for high-octane Business Development Analysts who are masters of the "first touch." Whether you are a professional with deep roots in Energy, Financial Services, Logistics, FMCG, Hospitality, or Oil & Gas, or an emerging B2B professional with a hunger for B2B networking, your role is to open doors.
You will be responsible for the full top-of-funnel lifecycle: from cold calling and email outreach to representing EISS at major industry conferences and events. You don't just find leads; you build the bridge that turns a prospect into a long-term partner.
What You'll Do
Core BD Operations (Junior & Senior):
High-Volume Outreach: Execute a "5:5:4" strategy (Cold Calls, Cold Emails, and Field Outreach) to maintain a warm pipeline.
Meeting Coordination: Schedule and coordinate partnership meetings between prospects and the BD leadership.
Event Representation: Attend conferences and networking events to generate high-value leads.
CRM Management: Maintain 100% accuracy in the CRM and pipeline database.
The Specializations:
Junior BD Analyst: Focus on general B2B lead generation.
Senior BD Analyst: Focus on Contingency Solutions and leverage specialized experience in FMCG, Oil & Gas, Hospitality, Logistics, or Financial Services to close complex deals
What We're Looking For
Professional & Technical Strengths:
Academic Qualification: Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) in any discipline.
Context: For Industry Specialists, a degree related to their vertical (e.g., Engineering for Oil & Gas, or Finance for Financial Services) is an advantage.
Senior: 2-3 years in corporate sales within specialized sectors (FMCG, Energy, Fintech, etc.).
Junior: 1+ year in B2B sales with a solid understanding of cold calling and networking.
Skills: Expert-level proposal drafting and lead generation techniques.
Communication: Ability to hold professional conversations at all levels of a corporate hierarchy.
Organization: Impeccable pipeline management skills; you never let a lead go cold.
Leadership & Interpersonal Strengths:
Persistence: You see a "no" as a "not yet" and have the grit to follow up effectively.
Resilience: Comfortable in high-pressure, target-driven environments.
Curiosity: A natural researcher who stays updated on industry trends and market shifts