Business Development Executive

HRLeverage is a pan African workforce management company. HRLeverage is the recruitment agency and  outsourcing  company of choice. Our client is the leading destination for entertainment skits on social media and their mission is to inspire  awesome joy among people . As a result of expansion, Our client wishes to recruit for Business Development Executive

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– 1. Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, users, and partnerships – or new ways of reaching existing markets；
2. Seek out the appropriate contact in an organisation；
3. Generate leads and cold call prospective users；
4. Meet with users/partners face to face or over the phone；
5. Foster and develop relationships with users/partners；
6. Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting objectives and key objectives in order to develop and improve the business；
7. Draw up partner contracts – depending on the size of team, this task may be completed by someone else or agreements may not be as formal；
8. Have a good understanding of the businesses’ products or services and be able to advise others about them；
9. Train members of your team, arranging external training where appropriate；
10. Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department；
11. Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate；
12. Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business world

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Bachelor’s degree, or above. Proficient in English, self-motivated, goal-driven.
– 3+ years’ experience in digital media, programming, and marketing. Experience with short-form video platforms preferred.
– Deep understanding of African popular culture, local trends, content consumption behaviour, and digital media platforms.
– Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
– Strategic, creative, entrepreneurial mindset; open to thinking outside of traditional models.
– Organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills; ability to execute multiple, high-priority projects, with a keen attention to detail