As the Sales and Partnerships Lead, you will drive business and revenue growth though developing and implementing creative B2B sales approaches and building strategic partnerships.
You will also contribute to the development and evolution of our products through market intelligence and feedback to our existing products.
Sales & Partnerships Lead Job Responsibilities
Sales
Drive lead generation though extensive market research, effectively qualify leads and maintain an active pipeline of potential business opportunities.
Drive sales meetings (bringing onboard other team members) conduct client needs analysis and close business in a timely fashion.
Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers.
Ensure contracts are properly recorded in alignment with company policies
Develop dynamic sales tools for current and new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics, and a clear understanding of partner’s marketing goals
Liaise with finance team on monthly basis and oversee monthly revenue
Partnership development
Identify and cultivate a wide range of partnerships to maximize corporate contributed income for the entire enterprise
Research and tap into bodies supporting the art scene, including NGOs, embassies, funders and grant makers
Foster existing corporate partner relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention and growth.
Proactively network, approach and build positive long term relationships with key decision makers for future collaboration opportunities
Lead negotiations, draft contracts and close deals with potential partners as per our company policies
Manage fantastic relationships with our partners, gather feedback and learning for further partnership models and ongoing improvement of our work.
Product development
Think creatively around packaging our key strengths, our events, artist network and content to create opportunities, open markets and reach new customers.
Collaborate with other departments applying research to support new product/experience offerings with a view to growing revenue models
Constantly and proactively gather feedback and compile insights from our target consumers and partners and strategically feed this into our sales approach and product development cycle.
Requirements for the Sales & Partnerships Lead Job
You are passionate about the African Art and Culture scene and see its potential in developing economies and societies
You are a natural in creating and developing sustainable relationships with diverse stakeholders
You have at least 3 years of extensive experience in B2B sales and you have strong networks to tap into
You have 3-5 years experience building and managing corporate relationships
You have a deep and wide understanding of the changing lifestyle in East Africa
You have a track record of driving high volumes of revenue
You have the ability to multitask in ambiguous environments and can deliver results while working independently
You have strong verbal and written communications skills.
You have a Bachelor’s degree in field
You have strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
Past experience in fundraising and grant applications management is an added advantage
You easily navigate IT tools such as MS office, Google drive etc
You have the cultural fit to work with Good Times Africa
You love music
You are smart, and highly self driven in driving your own learning and growth
Multi-tasking and thinking outside-the-box are your natural traits
You value integrity and honest work ethics
You are excited about working in multicultural team environments
Positivity and enthusiasm are your trademark
You love to sell and and closing the deal is your thrill.
Why work with us?
We give you an opportunity to drive your own growth and development
Join a young and dynamic team
The sleepless nights and the festival thrill
Be part of our story of impacting Africa through music
