BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Careers In Ghana : Recruitment

Job Location:

Accra - Ghana

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A leading international player in the chemical trading and distribution industry the company specializes in supplying high-quality chemical raw materials to clients across diverse sectors including agriculture pharmaceuticals food production detergents cosmetics textiles and industrial manufacturing. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead our market entry and growth strategy across Ghana and neighboring West African countries. The ideal candidate will be a proactive entrepreneurial sales professional with a proven track record in chemical trading or industrial B2B sales. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying potential clients managing key accounts and representing the companys portfolio across multiple industries. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of regional development and play a pivotal role in establishing a strong brand presence in West Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify engage and build relationships with potential customers across manufacturing agricultural pharmaceutical food detergent cosmetics and trading sectors in Ghana and neighboring countries.
Act as the primary representative of the company in West Africa driving business growth and customer engagement.
Generate and manage RFQs quotations and proforma-based sales transactions.
Conduct market research to analyze industry trends competitive landscape and import/export regulations.
Collaborate closely with the global sales and supply chain teams to develop pricing strategies and ensure smooth delivery of goods.
Negotiate and close deals ensuring long-term partnerships and recurring sales growth.
Monitor customer satisfaction and provide ongoing after-sales support.
Develop strategic business plans to strengthen the companys regional market position and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Business or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in chemical trading distribution or industrial B2B sales.
Strong network of clients or distributors within West Africas manufacturing agricultural or trading sectors.
Demonstrated ability in sales negotiation deal-closing and client relationship management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
Solid understanding of West African business culture and cross-border trading regulations.
Entrepreneurial self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating with global teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify engage and build relationships with potential customers across manufacturing agricultural pharmaceutical food detergent cosmetics and trading sectors in Ghana and neighboring countries.
Act as the primary representative of the company in West Africa driving business growth and customer engagement.
Generate and manage RFQs quotations and proforma-based sales transactions.
Conduct market research to analyze industry trends competitive landscape and import/export regulations.
Collaborate closely with the global sales and supply chain teams to develop pricing strategies and ensure smooth delivery of goods.
Negotiate and close deals ensuring long-term partnerships and recurring sales growth.
Monitor customer satisfaction and provide ongoing after-sales support.
Develop strategic business plans to strengthen the companys regional market position and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Business or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in chemical trading distribution or industrial B2B sales.
Strong network of clients or distributors within West Africas manufacturing agricultural or trading sectors.
Demonstrated ability in sales negotiation deal-closing and client relationship management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
Solid understanding of West African business culture and cross-border trading regulations.
Entrepreneurial self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating with global teams.