Business Development Associate

This is a fixed term Business Development Officer role working closely with the senior management team. The purpose of the role is tidentify, contact investors (family offices, HNWI, public investors, Public Private Investors, Development Investors) and other Agribusiness stakeholders whmay be interested participating in the Agrique Africa Investor Mission tNigeria)The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be expected twork closely with the CEand other external consultants. They will be experienced, professional and highly organised and will be used tworking in a fast-paced environment.You will be expected tbe able to prioritise your workload effectively and work to tight deadlines.PERSON SPECIFICATION

Degree level education in a Nigerian university (Preferably Masters qualified)
Must have some corporate experience
Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy
Ability tuse your own initiative is essential you will be required twork with minimal supervision at times
Must be computer literate as use of databases / IT systems is essential.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential.
Capable and friendly with strong communication skills and the ability tbuild and maintain client relationships.
Ability ttake over existing matters and hit the ground running.
The successful candidate must be organised and disciplined and have the ability twork under pressure and tdeadlines.
Must be mobile and willing ttravel within the country
Must be fluent in English and either Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa (Knowledge of all 3 would be beneficial)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the CEin all lead generation, customer relationship management, sales and marketing activities as requested;
Developing a target participant list, prospecting and establishing a relationship with Investors and key stakeholders including:
Family offices
HNWI
Public Investors
Public Private Investors
Development Investors and other Agribusiness stakeholders
Chambers of Commerces
Developing a strategy tapproach target participants
Understanding the different needs of target participants
Arranging and attending meetings with target participants
Maintain high level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness utilizing these relationships for up-selling and cross-selling opportunities;
Provide contract updates and summaries via team meetings;
Contact participants at the direction of the CEtschedule calls, meetings, updates, or other communications that may be required;
Assist with preparation of meeting materials including agendas;
Record, compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings;
Oversee and participate in the preparation and revision of all sales and promotional material including amendments, extensions and new business arrangements;
Sending and responding temails
Providing, at a minimum on a monthly basis, report of activities
Updating internal files efficiently / effectively