Business Development Officers

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Project Hire – Business Development Officers (Paid)*

Four (4) Business Development Officers wanted for a two-month project with an exciting start-up company.

1. Overview

Come and see what we are about…

Africa is the future of world business. Align yourself with probably the most imaginative and innovative start-up company in Botswana. Learn from the best, gain experience, build and grow your resume and discover how limitless the world can be with you in total control.

Information is the driver of any organization anywhere in this competitive world, which is why we are currently at the forefront of business intelligence in Botswana. Major corporations behind Botswana’s socioeconomic prosperity look to us for guided decision-making because we link them to the latest business-impacting and mission-critical information.

This positions works closely with the Business Development Manager to gain and expand business. It also builds and maintains client relationships for repeat and long-term business.

2. Responsibilities

– Sells products and services to designated public and private organizations
– Maintains relationships with established and prospective accounts from both the private and public sectors
– Responsible for meeting established sales targets
– Prepares accurate and timely reports as required by Business Development
– Assists with office administration
– Administrates social media including promoting and updating all social media pages
– Manages client contacts and ensures contacts are up-to-date
– Schedules sales presentations
– Maintains a close liaison and coordinates with Business Development regarding customer issues
– Reports to Business Development Manager

3. Skills

– Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good command of English
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Key: Excellent presentation skills; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013 or Later
– Must be active on social media

4. Qualities

– Must be able to think outside the box
– Must be creative and innovative
– Must be a self-starter
– Must be an optimist
– Must be energetic

5. Experience

– No experience required
– Training provided

6. Academic Qualifications

– BS/BA in Business Administration or related field preferred

7. Advantages

– Basic sales skills a plus
– Good knowledge of customer service and administrative functions a plus
– Basic accounting skills a plus
– Other technology skills a plus
– A valid driver’s license a plus

8. Remuneration and other Opportunities

– Base + commission
– Opportunity for shareholding
– Opportunity for long-term employment

9. Closing Date: EOB Monday, March 25, 2019.

*We advocate for equal opportunity (minority/female/disability)