Business Development Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa (6-Month FTC)
Upskill UniverseAccra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa • Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted July 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
We're on a mission to shape the future of work across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Job Description
We're looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract to help us grow our presence and win new enterprise clients in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Requirements
- Sell consultatively, uncovering client needs and crafting tailored solutions
- Identify and close new business opportunities across enterprise clients in SSA
- Operate autonomously, managing the entire sales cycle from outreach to negotiation and close
- Use AI and digital tools to drive smarter prospecting, engagement, and pipeline management
- Travel occasionally across SSA to deepen relationships and close deals face-to-face
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape the future of work across Africa
