JOB ADVERT: Business Development Officer - iCi.cm

YooMee Africa, a Swiss company operating broadband wireless networks in sub Saharan Africa, is looking for a Business Development Officer for its Innovative startup online City Guide Project in Cameroon iCi.cm. The company has fast growing operations in Cameroon and is expanding to additional countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed by experienced entrepreneurs and strong financial investors.

Requirements:

• The Business Development Officer will be in charge of improving iCi.cm market position and achieve financial growth of the Project.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Build and develop partnerships, such as content partner, online payment mechanisms, marketing partners and any other that can help to meet the company KPIs
• Plan approaches and pitches

Business Development Planning

• Develop project brand and image on the Cameroonian market
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services and communication channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Using knowledge of the market, identify and improve the project’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.

Management and Research

• Effectively manage daily project operational duties – data collection, content management, online and offline marketing, development of technology platform.
• Report regularly on project progress, as per company KPIs
• Manage and coach the project team, enforce company procedures
• Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance.

Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of professional experience in Sales, marketing or Information technology.
• Experience in managing complex, multi-parameter fast growing projects
• Motivation for sales and prospecting skills.
• Good understanding of technology, online platforms
• Experience with managing product catalogs, pricing strategies
• Strong understanding of the Cameroonian online and consumer market
• University degree

Competencies

To meet the priorities of the position, candidates should possess the following core competencies:

• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrate profound analytical skills, conceptual and strategic thinking.
• Results Orientation: Always focus on results, in terms of financial/operational KPIs and customers.
• Leadership and Team Building: People development and motivation are key success factors.
• Collaboration Capabilities: Collaborate with partners and related departments. Able to take pragmatic decisions, in order to move the business forward with the required speed and intensity.
• Personality: Dynamic and self-motivated, aiming to succeed and achieve beyond expectations.
• Language: French mother tongue and fluent English

Confidentiality is guaranteed. This Company is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity of the workforce. 

Interested candidates should send their application letter, CV (both in English) and photo to: cv@ici.cm

NB: The email object should be "CANDIDATE BDO ICI.CM" for your application to be take into consideration.