Description & Requirements
Mamaland Foods is a new food commodities distribution startup, poised for rapid growth and market disruption. We're on the lookout for an exceptional Business Development Manager (BDM) with strong IT and digital marketing expertise to drive our strategic vision.
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What We’re Looking For:
- A Go-Getter – Energetic, ambitious, and ready to lead.
- Tech-Savvy – Strong IT and digital marketing expertise with hands-on tools and systems.
- Business Development Pro – Proven experience in sales, marketing, client management, and team leadership.
- Creative & Innovative – Visionary thinking to drive strategic growth.
- Resourceful & Initiative-Driven – Proactively identifies opportunities and crafts viable solutions.
Additional Requirements:
- Must drive confidently in both urban and highway settings
- Able to coach/train non-drivers on basic driving skills
- 24/7 Remote Access Capability – Be available when the business demands it
- Must be trustworthy, honest, loyal, and obedient
What’s in It for You?
- Attractive Salary Package
- Accommodation in Abuja (Bachelor-sized)
- Career Growth & Income Expansion Potential
Core IT & Tech Competencies Required in the Role
Below is a breakdown of the relevant IT/tech competencies vital for this role. Each has been contextualized within the ecosystem of Mamaland Foods (MLF) and its future subsidiaries:
IT & Digital Competency Areas
- Data AnalysisAbility to collect, analyze, and interpret customer and market data. At MLF, this helps optimize sourcing strategies, pricing, product selection, customer experience, and sales projections.
- CRM Tools & Customer EngagementHands-on knowledge of CRM platforms (e.g., Zoho, Salesforce) to manage customer relationships, track client interactions, automate follow-ups, and improve retention strategies.
- Digital Marketing StrategyProficiency in running digital campaigns (Google Ads, Meta Ads), email marketing, and creating content strategies to boost online visibility and product awareness.
- Social Media ManagementAbility to use social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn) to generate engagement, manage communities, promote MLF products, and respond to customer inquiries in real time.
- E-Commerce & Marketplace ManagementUnderstanding of managing platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Jumia, or Konga to run an online storefront, track logistics, orders, and payments.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Capacity to optimize web content for better visibility on search engines, thereby increasing organic traffic and credibility for MLF’s digital presence.
- Sales Funnel & Conversion TrackingProficiency in mapping customer journeys and using tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) to track conversion rates and campaign performance.
- Presentation & Reporting ToolsComfort with MS PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, and reporting tools (Excel, Google Sheets) to prepare strategic reports for internal or investor presentations.
- Tech Stack FamiliarityExperience using productivity tools (Slack, Trello, Notion, Zoom), automation tools (Zapier, Mailchimp), and POS systems used in commodity tracking.
- Web & Mobile Tools ProficiencyAbility to navigate both desktop and mobile-based applications for customer service, sales, tracking inventory, and field operations.
Job criteria for job ad : Business Development Manager (BDM) - Bwari
- Job category : IT, new technologies - Marketing, communication - Transport, logistics
- Industries : Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture
- Employment type : Fixed-term contract
- Region : Abuja
- City : Bwari
- Experience level : No experience - Less than 2 years - 2 to 5 years - 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > fluent
- Number of Position(s) : 3
- Team management : Yes