Business Development Associate
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Are you passionate about driving business growth through strategic partnerships and client relationships? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, analyzing market trends, and developing innovative strategies? If so, ASIGMA invites you to join us as a Business Development Associate. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization’s future and making a positive impact.
Responsibilities:
- Pipeline Sourcing: Develop a new business pipeline for ASIGMA’s four (4) business units aligned with our development strategy across private, developmental, and public sectors. Provide regular feedback to management.
- Support Business Development Activities: Assist in executing and catalyzing business unit’s activities, including identifying and scheduling meetings with influential contacts in targeted sectors.
- Relationship Management: Proactively manage current and newly generated clients, responding to queries promptly.
- Business Community Mapping: Continuously map the business community, maintaining a comprehensive knowledge repository of clients in line with our strategies.
- Content Dissemination: Manage the distribution of ASIGMA’s shareable content to existing and potential business opportunities, establishing rapport with potential clients.
- Networking Coordination: Assist in coordinating industry forums, conferences, and client events, maintaining an events calendar.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A graduate with a second-class or above bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or related fields.
- Background in Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Business to Customer (B2B2C) business development.
- Proven experience in successful relationship management, negotiation, customer acquisition, and retention. Solid relationships in private, public, and development sectors are advantageous.
- Excellent high-level communication and public speaking skills for marketing ASIGMA’s services.
- Highly analytical and creative problem solver with a can-do attitude.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong report writing skills adaptable for various audiences.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Receptive to feedback and willingness to learn.
- Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in times of high stress.
- Display a high level of energy and personal commitment to teamwork.
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to ASIGMA’s growth, we invite you to apply for the Business Development Associate position. Join us in shaping our organization’s future and making a positive impact.
Application Instructions: Please submit your application online via link. Include your updated resume, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications, and any other supporting documents.
Application Deadline:
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes. ASIGMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
