Business Development Officer at 4G Capital

Job Purpose


4G Capital Business Development Officer (BDO)is responsible for managing distributor and sales manager relationships, ensuring the call center has up to date distributor customer data and contributing to the new business efforts of 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 a Business Development Officer


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 recognized institution
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize 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