Business Development Representative (d/f/m)

Remote
6 months ago
Your mission

Are you in the early stages of your career and interested in Business Development? This might just be the right role for you. We're currently in search of a Business Development Representative (d/f/m) to play an instrumental role in shaping the structure of our business development and sales success, and to build a foundation for future growth of our company.  In this role, you will become part of our Emerging Markets Infrastructure team and report to our Head of Business Development. Your responsibilities:

  • Manage internal and external communications, including developing and prioritizing content for LinkedIn posts. 
  • Conduct research on potential clients, competitive landscapes, market trends, and relevant events. 
  • Identify and apply for opportunities that align with our platform, including monitoring various portals for suitable initiatives. 
  • Handle administrative tasks, such as contract creation, ensuring attention to detail. 
  • Maintain, improve and optimize our CRM (HubSpot).
  • Take comprehensive notes during meetings and provide critical insights. Prioritize tasks effectively and support the team in proposal development. Prepare and enhance PowerPoint presentations. 
  • Manage our memberships in key industry associations (e.g. Kenya Solar Energy Association, African Mini Grid Association, Gogla). 
Future growth: This role initially focuses on internal support, with the potential for development into a fully independent Business Development role over approximately 18 months, potentially taking over smaller consultancies.We are looking for a proactive individual who is eager to grow with our company and contribute to our success in the energy and climate sectors.

Is it you we’re looking for?

  • Degree in Business (preferably a Masterʼs).
  •  1-2 years of experience in B2B sales, internships included.
  •  Fluency in English & French is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills. 
  • Experience with proposal developemt and request for proposals. 
  • Understanding and maintaining CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot). 
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to prioritize tasks. 
  • Excellent presentations skills.
  • Familiarity with energy and climate sectors. 
We’re ideally looking for a candidate who is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

What we offer

  • Mission: VIDA is more than just another software company. As our work goes beyond lines of code and interfaces you’ll have the chance to create tangible impact in real lives.
  • Impact & growth: It’s an exciting time to join us! Shape our success story and company culture from the ground up and see the direct influence of your work.
  • Diversity: Our team's diversity is truly exceptional. With more than 20 nationalities on board already today and team members spread across the globe, you'll connect and learn from a wide range of perspectives.
  • Participation in our VSOP program: At VIDA, all team members are included in our VSOP program, ensuring everyone shares in our success. 
  • Fully remote working & flexibility: We're strong advocates of autonomy and flexibility. We allow you to determine when and where you get your stuff done most effectively.
  • Tech & Tools: We understand the importance of having the right tools to empower your work and will provide you with the latest technology and tools.
  • Educational & setup budget: 500€ educational budget per year that you can use for any kind of learning resource & 500€ setup budget for any equipment of your choice.
  • 28 vacation days + public holidays in your country of residence.

Sounds exciting?

​If you're ​passionate about leveraging the power of technology to drive meaningful social impact and joining ​a mission-driven environment, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application via email to jobs@vida.place or apply directly via the job advertisement. When applying, please state your expected salary in USD/gross per a year. Learn more about VIDA and ​our current ​projects at vida.place or on LinkedIn.We're looking forward to receiving your application! In case your experience doesn’t fit all of the criteria, make sure to get in touch anyways!