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Reporting to: General Manager, Quality Foods & Gio Water Company Limited

Companies: Quality Foods / Gio Water Company Limited

Job Summary

The Business Development Officer will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities for Quality Foods and Gio Water Company Limited, strengthening the companies’ market position through research-driven sales strategies, and building lasting client relationships that support sustainable revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets and customer segments for Quality Foods and Gio Water Company Limited.
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform and support sales strategies.
• Prepare and present business proposals and solutions to prospective and existing clients.
• Provide market insights and recommendations to guide business decisions and product/sales direction.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations to represent the companies professionally.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and business partners.
• Report on business development activities, pipeline progress, and market findings to the General Manager.
• Help support inventory management including proposing new ideas/ systems to better manage inventory.
• Engage the marketing team on marketing activities.

Reporting Line

Report directly to the General Manager of Quality Foods and Gio Water Company Limited.

Key Deliverables

• A pipeline of qualified new business opportunities and leads.
• Monthly market research and competitor analysis reports.
• Client proposals and presentation materials.
• Regular activity and performance reports to the General Manager.

 Core Competencies

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical ability to translate market research into actionable strategy.
• Relationship management and client-facing professionalism.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Sales, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in business development, sales, marketing, retail, wholesale, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
• Experience in the food, retail, wholesale, or distribution sector will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Good market research and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare business proposals and presentations.
• Good follow-up and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Target-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work comfortably in retail stores and in the field.

All applicants qualified and are interested are to send their CVs and application letters including all necessary supporting documents on or before the 1^st of October 2026 to adiyatou@onestopgam.gm