Role: Business Development Manager

Job Level: Mid-Senior Level (R-11)

About Ramani
Ramani is building financial infrastructure for Africa's supply chains. Through our sleek mobile and
web application, Africa's resellers gain quick and easy access to SME financing. We're operating in a
$900B market and are pioneers in our space!

We are a Y Combinator-backed founding team with backgrounds in Computer Science & Finance
from Stanford University, Google, Salesforce & Cap Gemini. We are also backed by leading
investors including Village Global & Goat Capital. We are currently based in Dar Es Salaam, TZ.

In our rapidly growing, high-energy team, everyone plays a critical role in improving our products,
processes, and business. Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and not ego-driven. We move and
iterate quickly to provide our customers and users with value as soon as possible.

Job Brief
We are looking to employ a business development manager with a strategic mind and the ability to
drive teams toward achieving set goals. A successful business development manager should be
proactive in their strategic thinking, have good business acumen, and exhibit excellent management,
communication, and analytical skills. Be able to make smart decisions that will be in the best
interests of the company and be skilled at negotiating business deals.

You will
 ● Support the implementation of the business strategy and identify a road map for business
development by working alongside the Head of the department and business development
executive.
● Be able to take the lead on client relationships but equally introduce to the team and ensure
robust client relationships management strategy/delivery
● Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning
● Analyzing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and
increase company profits
● Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners in the
market by understanding their business focus and needs and anticipating them in advance
● Manage an up-to-date understanding of the market to help the business expand and venture
into new spaces.
● Push for innovation and change within the department and business.

Qualifications
Essential requirements
● Bachelor's degree in business management or administration, finance, accounting,
marketing, or related field
● Proven experience, at least 5 years working as a business development manager or a
similar role
● Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
● The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable requirements
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills
● Ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators.
● Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills
● Excellent communication skills
● Strong business acumen and an eye for detail
● The ability to travel as needed

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