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Business Development Lead (French Speaker)

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This person is responsible for developing the firm's business across Francophone West Africa. Strong focus is on marketing the firm's trade finance, funding and turn-key solutions to governments, parastatals and regional banks.
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  • Opportunity to be a part of a unique growth team
  • Excellent Exposure

About Our Client

A diversified global trading, commodities and procurement group

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain high-level relationships with government ministers, key banking institutions and business partners across the region.
  • Work with team members to develop and execute business strategies to provide short-, medium- and long-term liquidity to governments, parastatals and banks in the region.
  • Jointly with other team members, market the firm's various supply and credit capabilities including EPC+F turnkey solutions to governments in the region.
  • Negotiate for significant bids, tenders, and other critical partnerships.
  • Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of products, projects and funding/credit to clients.
  • Actively engage in public relations, corporate events, and sponsored activities to enhance company visibility and brand reputation.
  • Work with the team on client retention strategies, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and service.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years in a senior role, including experience working with Government, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs).
  • Proven experience in negotiating with the Public Sector and banks at the most senior level.
  • Strong connections at the ministerial level and within major banks across the region.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform effectively under high-pressure situations.
  • Proficiency in English and French.
  • Team player

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to be a part of a unique growth team
  • Excellent exposure
Contact
Zaynah Aboobaker
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6593675
Phone number
+971 52 165 5745

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Zaynah Aboobaker
Consultant phone
+971 52 165 5745
Job reference
JN-112024-6593675