Our Client – a new to Ghana (Company is already 25 yrs old) Experiential Marketing firm, is looking for an
Lead Business Developer m/f,
Experiential Marketing and Events Management
Location: job is in Accra -Abelenkpe
Age is not important but your ability to do the job is !!!!
The Client is a leading events management and experiential marketing company that specializes in creating memorable brand experiences. With a focus on innovation and creativity, the help brands connect with their target audiences and achieve their marketing objectives.
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JOB SCOPE
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Developer with a deep understanding of the market in Ghana to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and driving growth in the Ghanaian market
Join our Client and play a key role in shaping the future of experiential marketing in Ghana. Apply now to be part of that brand new passionate and innovative team!
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and competitive landscape in Ghana.
- Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to expand the Group’s presence and revenue streams in the Ghanaian market.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate clients, event organizers, agencies, and decision-makers within target industries.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including lead generation, prospecting, and networking events.
- Collaborate with the internal team to customize proposals, presentations, and solutions that meet the needs and objectives of prospective clients.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms of agreements in alignment with company policies and objectives.
- Track and report on sales activities, pipeline development, and market trends to management.
- Stay updated on industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
- Represent the Group in Ghana at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote our services and establish thought leadership in the market.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of business development processes, tools, and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management, with at least 7 years of experience in the Ghanaian market.
- Deep understanding of the events management, marketing, and advertising industry in Ghana.
- Strong network of contacts and relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate, entertainment, and marketing sectors.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English
Prefer someone with a Masters and CIM certifications, but to all honesty it is the hands-on work experience that we are looking for
we care about your ability to do the job and not your age or gender
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Working days
This is a 5-day a week job -unless there is an event taking place that we need to support
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Salary + Benefits
Target Base Salary is $535-$800 USD gross – that is circa 5.200-8.000 cedis net
But …for exceptional – really exceptional candidates (eg coming for a Marketing or Advertising or PR company with a big contacts-network ) salary might be slightly negotiable
Commission will be defined during the interviews
The company is new to Ghana so Benefits will be defined later on please. There is no car provided at present.
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How-to Apply
As a professional, we expect you to properly follow these instructions please:
- Apply only if you really qualify – must have solid 6+ yrs B2B experience in Sales or Marketing or Account Management with a strong contacts- network…
- your CV should have accomplishments and not a mere list of tasks/duties per role
- Please add per job/role in your CV, the total revenue achieved by you
- Per job, mention the level of budgets that you have work with – if applicable
- Send us your highly customized 2-3 page CV (longer CVs will be rejected since they do not reflect an ability to communicate with brief focused clear sentences) CV in Word (so NO PDF files please) to: CV @ HIREgh . com (remove empty spaces) with the appropriate heading: ‘Lead BusDev’ in your email’s subject/ Title line.
- Ideally, use Arial font No 10 for all of your CV and Arial font No 12 and capitals for your headings, please
- Also, please indicate when is the earlier that you can start
- Give us your WhatsApp number please
- Once again: DO NOT SEND a CV that is 4 pages long nor a CV in PDF format or as GoogleDoc –our ATS is set to ignore CVs longer than 3 pages
- Please: No Google Docs either – we do not have permission to open them and getting one from you is too complex
- A FAIR WARNING: if you don’t customize your CV don’t expect that it will go through with flying colors and the client will invite you for an interview
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We are looking forward to receiving your CV and meeting with you this week.
Thank you,
HIREghana
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Disclaimer
- We do NOT charge any fees – basically we do NOT work for you; so be extremely polite with us
- We will ignore any application if our instructions are not followed (up).
- We might amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
- We reserve the right not to proceed with filling the position.
- An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
- We only follow up with successful candidates.