Business Development Executive

Job Description: Business Development Executive
Location: Dar Es Salam
Job Purpose: Talent Grid Africa, on behalf of our client, a major infrastructure and construction company currently executing large-scale earthworks and road construction projects in Tanzania, is seeking a qualified Business Development Executive.
Based in Dar es Salaam, the successful candidate will drive business growth, expand our client base, and secure new commercial opportunities across the region.
This position functions as a crucial commercial link between our project capabilities and external stakeholders, focusing on commercial outreach, corporate client acquisition, and maximizing contract opportunities in a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities

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• Prospect, qualify, and convert new B2B leads into active accounts through systematic cold calling, networking, and industry market analysis.
  
• Nurture and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential corporate accounts, conducting thorough needs analyses to offer tailored asset and service solutions.
  
• Conduct regular field visits, sales presentations, and product/service demonstrations to key decision-makers within the construction, infrastructure, and logistics sectors.
  
• Prepare accurate sales proposals and negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms effectively to secure high-value agreements.
  
• Work closely with operations, technical field teams, and upper management to ensure seamless project execution and maximum client satisfaction.
  
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of pipeline activities, client feedback, and market trends, submitting daily and weekly sales performance reports.
  
• Meet and consistently exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas set by executive management.
  

Qualifications

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• Diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  
• 2 to 3 years of proven experience in Sales and Marketing, preferably within companies dealing in heavy machinery rental, scaffolding, infrastructure services, or general industrial logistics.
  
• Professional fluency in both English and Swahili (written and verbal) is strictly required to navigate corporate proposals and interface effectively with local clients.
  
• Proven track record of B2B sales execution, managing target-driven milestones, and translating complex operational benefits to clients.
  
• Strong negotiation skills, exceptional communication abilities, active listening, and a self-motivated approach to business development.
  

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CVs to jobs@talentgridafrica.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted