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Thriving communities through entrepreneurship - training, consulting, and finance. Largest lender to refugees in Africa.
Business Development Advisor
Location
Ethiopia
Posted
78 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Development Advisor
INKOMOKO
• Client sourcing • Outreaching and mobilization for new client attraction to the program • Deploy innovative ways of spreading the word of BDS opportunity for potential clients • Identify, select and recruit eligible clients on the ground and ensure client target are achieved in assigned locations • Onboarding sourced clients in a professional manner highlighting all the information regarding Inkomoko’s services. • Ability to communicate and to make an alignment with different partners, and business owners to recruit potential eligible clients • Business Training • Manage all training activities for all incoming refugees and host community entrepreneurs at the location assigned. • Mobilize and follow up on entrepreneurs to ensure high attendance by conducting a pre and post-test; • Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for Inkomoko entrepreneurs; • Deploy standardized training delivery methodologies both in person and digital following industry best practices, Inkomoko’s approaches and trending facilitation skills that reflect adult learning principle. • Develop new and review existing content to match entrepreneurs' needs and refugee business dynamics; • Invite clients via telephone call to attend training sessions and consultations • Draft training reports and update the online reports; • Coordinate with Training Support Associate for smooth logistics facilitation; • Participate in capacity-building workshops and trainings in a range of topics that relates with your role and professional development • Business Advisory & Entrepreneur Relationship Management • Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs' needs and market opportunities • Develop business strategies and comprehensive business plans for entrepreneurs; • Generate financial statements, forecasts, and profitability analysis for entrepreneurs; • Develop and implement accurate financial reporting and booking systems for entrepreneurs; • Assist entrepreneurs with the implementation of business plan recommendations; • Advise entrepreneurs on financing and investment opportunities/challenges; • Help entrepreneurs prepare for financing or investment opportunities (Investment, equity and Islamic financing); • Provide expert advice; help entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and make sound business decisions • Conduct assessments of entrepreneur businesses to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities; • Conduct research on the industry, competitors, and customers; • Manage entrepreneur relationships and provide a single point of contact for assigned entrepreneurs; • Manage the schedule and delivery of services throughout entrepreneur engagements; • Regularly track and report on the progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables; • Maintain and organize entrepreneur business documentation and data collection initiatives; • Market Linkage and Investment Engagements • Train clients on market linkage and investment readiness at the location assigned; • Training clients and make clients ready to prepare investment plan • Capacitate clients to fulfill potential criteria for investment and market linkage process • Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs needs and market opportunities • Develop business strategies, comprehensive business and investment plans for entrepreneurs • Assist entrepreneurs with the implementation of business plan recommendations; • Advise entrepreneurs on financing and investment opportunities/challenges • Advise entrepreneurs on market opportunities/challenges; • Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) • Using technology based tools collects, records and keeps entrepreneurs business information for informed decision making and evidence based service delivery • Ensure quality data management • General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports and coordination with colleagues. • Participation in on-going entrepreneur tracking and implementing Inkomoko’s impact evaluation programs every quarter/year • Address MEL queries promptly and ensure timely follow-up to resolve any issues • Accurately record client details, including personal and business information and all relevant informations, into the Kobo system during client recruitment • Ensure data consistency and accuracy in all records during recruitment, training and consultation sessions. • General collaboration • Collaborates and coordinates with different departments in the organization for impact • Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, monthly entrepreneur Services meetings; • Participate in the development of Inkomoko goals, strategies, and planning • Represent Inkomoko in the local business community and at conferences or other events as needed; • Keep up to date on latest business and industry trends in Ethiopia and across Africa
Job Requirements
- Based in Adama/ Bishoftu
- Bachelor’s degree required in a Business related field;
- Additional Master’s studies or CPA skills preferred;
- Minimum 5+ years’ work experience, work with MSMEs is required;
- Skilled/ with expertise in market linkages and value chain management to MSMEs;
- Background in finance or ability to produce financial reports/projections for entrepreneurs;
- Deep understanding of go-to market strategies and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods;
- Past experience writing business plans in preparation for investment;
- Ability to work with high-profile individuals and companies by demonstrating exemplar levels of professionalism;
- Strong presentation and training skills, and ability to teach others business concepts;
- Excellent computer skills – including Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Odoo, Kobo-collect, Google Drive, etc;
- Fluency in writing and Speaking Oromifa is mandatory.
- Experience working in refugee settings with different nationalities in Addis Ababa
- Have passion to work with direct clients and see firsthand impact of the intervention
- Excellent in English, Amharic and other refugee community languages
Benefits
- Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
- Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.
- Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth;
- Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region;
- Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth;
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• Share how our platform can help organizations gather meaningful public feedback • Schedule discovery meetings for account executives, primarily through outbound calls, but also including email and social media • Partner with Account Executives to create successful handoffs for qualified opportunities • Respond quickly to inbound demo requests • Research accounts for relevant contacts and contextual information • Document interactions and maintain accurate records in our CRM system
• Develop and implement growth strategies to target key markets and verticals. • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold outreach, referrals, and inbound leads. • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategy. • Own and manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals. • Build strong relationships with decision-makers across industries and present tailored business solutions. • Create proposals, RFP responses, and sales presentations aligned with client needs. • Develop long-term partnerships with new and existing clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and retention. • Act as a point of contact for escalations, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and professionally. • Maintain a customer-centric approach, aligning solutions to client pain points and objectives. • Collaborate with marketing to align outreach campaigns and lead generation initiatives. • Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Product, Operations, Customer Success) to deliver seamless solutions. • Maintain up-to-date records in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and generate regular sales reports and forecasts. • Mentor junior team members such as BDRs and SDRs, helping to develop their sales and outreach skills. • Contribute to refining internal processes to improve lead conversion and sales effectiveness.



