Vacancy title:
Business Development Lead
Jobs at:
JabuDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 26 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Languages: Fluent English, other languages will be highly appreciated
About Jabu
We’re shaking up Africa’s financial landscape by digitizing cash transactions with smart devices. Backed by Y Combinator and world-class investors, Jabu is scaling fast, building real impact across the continent.
What You’ll Do
• Increase our Revenue: Identify the most promising businesses to expand Jabu’s footprint. You’ll be on the ground, meeting regulators, forging partnerships with banks, stakeholders, customers and setting up local processes.
• Crunch the Numbers: Dive into financial modeling to analyze all our business. Present your findings clearly and convincingly.
• Build Relationships: You’re the face of Jabu, pitch to enterprises, negotiate with regulators, and make sure we’re the go-to platform for digitizing cash.
• Own the Outcome: Proactively solve problems, lead cross-functional projects, and drive Jabu’s vision of transforming Africa’s cash economy.
What You Bring
• Financial Savvy: You can build financial models and turn them into clear, actionable insights.
• Presentation Pro: Comfortable speaking in public, pitching to executives, and making good slide decks.
• Fearless Attitude: You’re not afraid to pick up the phone, knock on doors, and create opportunities out of thin air.
• Global Mindset: Fluent in French and English, you’re ready to travel across Africa to make deals happen.
Key Responsibilities
Proactive Customer Acquisition & Revenue Growth
• Identify & Engage Prospects: Proactively scout and reach out to potential customers through targeted research, networking events, and direct outreach efforts.
• Lead In-Person Meetings & Pitches: Conduct face-to-face meetings, product demos, and convincing presentations, addressing client needs and building trust to close deals.
• Drive Sustainable Revenue: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design offers, finalize contracts, and ensure ongoing client satisfaction to boost repeat business and referrals.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Establish and maintain relationships with banks, enterprises, regulators, and other key partners.
• Submit & ensure regulatory compliance readiness in the markets we are opening.
• Negotiate terms and agreements that align with Jabu’s objectives.
Financial Modeling & Analysis
• Build and interpret financial models to inform strategic decisions, assess profitability, and forecast investment requirements.
• Present findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Project Leadership
• Oversee cross-functional teams, coordinating with internal departments to ensure smooth market entry and operations.
• Track performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet targets.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education:
Job application procedure
• To apply for this job please visit jabu.breezy.hr.
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