Role Overview
The Business Development Manager will build and run the acquisition engine to reach 1,000 clients by December 2026, driving multiple high-volume acquisition channels, including Venture Capital portfolios, accelerator cohorts, and direct founder outreach.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include building and managing strategic VC partnerships, maintaining disciplined qualification processes, and delivering qualified opportunities to the Chief Commercial Officer for closure.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate has first-hand knowledge of the African technology ecosystem, maintains relationships within it, and thinks strategically in terms of channels, partnerships, and scalable acquisition systems.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or Professional Services Sales, preferably within fintech, compliance, legal, advisory, or related sectors.
- Proven experience generating high-volume outbound pipelines, supported by measurable performance results.
- A strong track record of building relationships with fund managers, investors, or other senior decision-makers—not solely founders.
- Deep familiarity with the African Venture Capital and Accelerator ecosystem, supported by genuine professional relationships.
To apply for this job please visit roam.zohorecruit.com.
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