Business Development Manager

Company Overview:

AfricanVibes.com, an African Ubora brand, is a one-stop prosperity ecosystem and global media platform that connects the African diaspora to opportunities for growth, development, and social impact in Africa. We are dedicated to fostering engagement, collaboration, and innovation within the African community.

As we expand our reach in West Africa, we are seeking a qualified Sales Manager to help drive our revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience in the sales process, excel at lead generation, relationship building, and closing deals. We are looking for a quick learner with strong negotiating skills and a proven track record of success, who can inspire the same in others. This role requires a sharp-minded leader who can coach, advise, motivate, and, if necessary, replace sales representatives to create and maintain a high-performance sales force.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve company objectives through effective planning, setting sales goals, analyzing performance data, and projecting future performance.
• Qualify and close leads.
• Develop and maintain a structured sales process and product offering.
• Follow up with leads, prepare and send out proposals.
• Send out contracts, follow up, and ensure timely closure.
• Encourage positive reviews and referrals from clients.
• Build, train, and manage a high-performance sales team.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with clients.
• Act as a strong advocate for the brand.

Success Metrics:

• Deals in the pipeline.
• Deals closed.
• Revenue generated.
• Sales team performance.
• Positive client reviews.
• Retention and growth of repeat clients.

Qualifications:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about contemporary Africa and African culture.
• Articulate and values first impressions.
• Experience building and managing sales teams.
• Proficient in setting up and managing a CRM.
• Skilled in creating eye-catching sales proposals and presentations.
• Ambitious, natural leader who takes ownership and charge of situations.
• Join our dynamic team at AfricanVibes.com and play a pivotal role in connecting the African diaspora to opportunities for growth, development, and social impact in Africa. Apply now and become a part of our mission to make a difference in the African community.

Compensation:

This is a sales role. There will be a base plus commission