Business Development and Social Media Executive

Responsibilities:

• Researching businesses, individuals and industry trends to identify potential new clients and markets and ways to serve existing clients better.
• Contacting potential new clients using phone and email to gauge interest and plan meetings
• Preparing client presentations and materials, including PowerPoint and sales displays
• Meeting new and existing clients in person
• Negotiating business terms with new and existing clients using phone, email, social media and in- person meetings.
• Working with senior team members to manage risks.
• Training and mentoring sales team members attending networking opportunities including conferences and industry events
• Developing social media strategies with the aim of increasing brand awareness and custom reengagement.
• Analyzing the long-term needs of the company’s social media strategy and offering quarterly
• Reports to the management and executive teams, outlining any necessary changes to the overall digital marketing plan
• Creating captivating content for an organization's social media sites, which may include writing blogs, articles, posts and multimedia content.
• Staying up to date with the latest social media trends and digital technologies
• Developing monthly reports on emerging social media trends that will be submitted to the management and executive teams.
• Developing and overseeing competitions and campaigns to draw attention to a brand.
• Setting measurable goals for campaigns, measuring and showing the Return on Investment
• Monitoring and responding to customer feedback, comments and social media posts.
• Managing a social media team and guiding junior members
• Liaising with other departments and creatives to create a holistic and effective online marketing strategy.
• Manage multiple business social media platforms.

Requirements: 

• Been educated to first degree level.
• Have relevant business development and social media experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer systems (Google, Access, Excel, Word and modern ERP systems)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, and able to priorities tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and see tasks through to completion.
• A sound knowledge of what makes excellent customer service, including a professional telephone manner.
• A flexible approach to their work, and able to work well with minimal supervision.
• A good attention to detail, with a real focus on accuracy, and will work hard to ensure a right first-time approach.
• Good knowledge of the use of social media platforms i.e., Facebook, Instagram, snapchat and WhatsApp.
• A proven track record in B2B and B2C sales, showcasing your ability to conquer and achieve sales and margin targets.
• Demonstrate your prowess in building and developing a pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Exhibit excellent customer awareness and an innate ability to build solid working relationships.
• Be skilled in selling and negotiating at all levels within an organization.

Salary Range: (Negotiable)

Location: Greater Accra

Employment Type: (Full Time)