Business Development Executive - Ricks Logistics

We, Ricks Logistics are one of the indigenous integrated logistics service providers in Ghana with branch offices in Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. We are looking to hire a Business Development Executive to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver at heart who thrives in a team environment. You will help manage and oversee relationships with new and existing partners through high-touch networking, lead generation, and market research.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire proposal process: identify customer’s needs, develop win themes, and produce complete proposals
• Engage clients and prospects to sell the company’s services through pro-actively managing accounts for growth; and developing new business with targeted public and private sector organisations.
• Assess the competitive landscape and track key market trends and developments
• Provide excellent customer service and smooth communications with clients.
• Develops and implements communication strategies on key business unit initiatives, including outlining objectives and strategies, creating appropriate messaging, managing timelines and project deadlines and managing client contributions and expectations.
• Master relevant industry and business unit information.
• Lead end-to-end communications initiatives for a variety of external audiences, ensuring key message delivery, engagement, positive brand affinity and leadership credibility

• Develop and execute communications and media relations strategies that generate publicity
• Develop communications strategies for managing challenges and any potential crises possible for a young and growing business.
• Conduct regular news scans on industry trends, competitors, news-jacking opportunities.
  
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• BSc. Communications, Marketing, or other related courses.
• MBA and other related professional courses is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in related field
  
  

Location: Tema