Business Developer West Africa Ivory Coast VIE Contract (2 years)
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Job Location:
Abidjan - Ivory Coast
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
By joining us youll step into a fast-growing African market take on real responsibilities and help us bring our solutions to new customers across West Africa.
Why Abidjan Abidjan the dynamic economic capital of Côte dIvoire offers a pleasant living environment with its tropical climate and modernity. A rapidly expanding cosmopolitan city it attracts many businesses and is home to a large French community. The working atmosphere is friendly and demanding encouraging intercultural exchange . The VIE in Côte dIvoire allows you to live a stimulating professional experience in a French-speaking environment full of opportunities .
Its the perfect place to boost your career AND live a unique adventure .
Your Mission
As a Business Developer V.I.E youll be the bridge between our solutions and the West African market. Your responsibilities will include:
Market Intelligence
- Analyze competitors & distribution networks
- Monitor local regulations economics & politics
- Evaluate market opportunities & propose segmentation
Commercial Development
- Regularly visit clients distributors & partners
- Train and support distributors sales forces
- Build action plans for each distributor and ensure strong market coverage
- Handle customer claims & risk management
Prospection & Growth
- Identify & secure new clients and distributors
- Expand our product portfolio in the region
- Monitor industrial bakery openings and attend trade shows
Supply & Operations
- Align sales forecasts distributor stocks and supply chain
- Coordinate with customer service & production for smooth flows
Frequent travels across the region are expected
Qualifications :
Who were looking for :
Masters degree in Business Engineering or Management
First hands-on experience in sales distribution or business development
Fluent in French and English
Strong interest in West African politics & economics
Skills: negotiation networking autonomy adaptability
Attitude: curious challenger results-driven team player
Additional Information :
Mission details
Location: Abidjan Côte dIvoire
Duration: 24 months
Start: Q1 2026
Recruitment process:
1 CV Screening 2 Three interviews (local HQ) 3 Job offer
Goal: To offer you a long-term career after your V.I.E in Africa France or worldwide .
V.I.E Eligibility
Age: 1828 years old
Citizenship: EU or EEA country
Never completed a V.I.E before
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Perks: 1 return flight home per year allowance full support from Lesaffre teams.
Ready for your next adventure
If youre ambitious curious and eager to grow in an international environment this V.I.E is for you. Come shape the future of nutrition & fermentation with us in West Africa .
Diversity & Inclusion: At Lesaffre diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive regardless of your background gender age or abilities. We encourage all applications as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Communication skills
- Crystal Reports
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Relationship Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
- Mobile Applications
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