Business Development Executive (Buildings & Construction)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with architects, developers, contractors, consultants and procurement teams.
• Visit construction sites and commercial projects throughout Accra and surrounding areas.
• Introduce the company and international partners to prospective customers.
• Generate qualified sales opportunities and project leads.
• Gather market intelligence including pricing, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Identify new product opportunities that could be introduced into the Ghanaian market.
• Coordinate quotation requests with international suppliers.
• Maintain an accurate CRM and weekly pipeline report.
• Represent the company professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry exhibitions.
• Provide weekly reports and strategic recommendations to management.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Naturally curious.
• Commercially minded.
• Confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
• Highly organised.
• Self-motivated.
• Trustworthy.
• Comfortable working independently.

Experience in any of the following industries would be highly desirable:

• Building materials
• Construction
• Aluminium
• Glass
• Roofing
• Paint
• Hardware
• Industrial products
• Engineering
• Technical sales

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation abilities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with using CRM tools, productivity software, and online communication platforms.
• Knowledge of the African talent market and willingness to learn continuously about industry trends and client needs.
• Valid driving licence is an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first six months you will have:

• Built relationships with over 100 target customers.
• Generated a strong pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• Become a trusted contact within Ghana's construction industry.
• Helped identify new international products suitable for the Ghanaian market.
• Contributed directly to the company's commercial growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based commission.
• Career progression.
• Exposure to international manufacturers.
• Opportunity to help build a business from day one.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment where your ideas matter.

NB: If you're someone who enjoys creating opportunities, building relationships and helping businesses grow, we'd love to hear from you.