Sales Business Development

About the role

The Sales Business Development professional will work full‑time on‑site in Accra, driving new revenue for GiRD’s training, consulting and financial services. You will identify and pursue business opportunities, generate leads and build lasting relationships with corporate and SME clients.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market research to uncover opportunities and industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Manage the sales pipeline, qualify prospects and convert them into long‑term clients.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM and sales tracking systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions and support marketing initiatives such as events and outreach campaigns.
• Provide high‑quality customer service throughout the sales cycle and contribute to sales strategy development.

Required profile

• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Analytical mindset with market‑research capabilities.
• Proven lead‑generation and sales pipeline management experience, preferably in training, consulting or financial services.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work on‑site in Accra, manage multiple priorities and meet sales targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required skills

• CRM tools
• Microsoft Office Suite