Sabi - Founded with a solutions oriented approach to solving commercial challenges, Sabi has grown to become a significant player in global supply chain services, focusing on the processes involved in the sourcing and distribution of physical goods and commodities across diverse global markets. We blend innovative technology with intuition to create solutions to support supply chain management, sustainability and compliance, and financial services. It goes beyond conventional service provision, serving as a dynamic tool for the growth of retail merchants, exporters, aggregators, distributors, importers, and manufacturers. Through Sabi's technology rails, businesses not only navigate challenges but expand their capabilities and reach on a global scale.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: International Business Development Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Purpose
As the International Business Development Manager, you will lead our efforts in generating cross-border demand and establishing robust international trade networks.
In this role your responsibilities will span high-level strategy down to business operations tasks. It will be a strategic partner to the leadership team to build the business plan for Sabi’s entry into the Global market.
She/He will be responsible for strategic initiatives, overseeing the organization’s budget and financial operations, program management, and communicating objectives to all relevant stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic plan to build and strengthen our business capacity within the Global market, executing a strategic partnership with the Co-Founder, Head of Corporate Development.
Conduct in-depth market research to qualify developing business opportunities; leverages industry contacts for strategic intelligence; and alliance.
Manages data, business partnerships and project opportunities required to meet metrics for success.
Analyzes target/bid reviews and provides ongoing feedback to senior management on the status of capture efforts and the opportunity of continued investment of time and resources in developing business opportunities.
Serve as the primary liaison and subject-matter expert to internal and external partners and represent the international trade plan at meetings, in the office, and externally.
Contributes to the development of policies and procedures to enhance the company’s business development and recruiting practices.
Specialize in global distribution strategies, the imports market, international logistics, and supply chain management with an understanding of the intricacies of import/export processes, regulations, and full compliance standards in the US, European and/Asian markets.
Bring international business experience to the table, facilitating global partnerships and understanding diverse market dynamics.
Requirements
Special Skills and Qualifications:
Master's Degree or equivalent in International Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
Proven track record of successful business development in the commodities sector, with a focus on agriculture.
Minimum of 10 years as in international business development with considerable exposure to commodities trading and export operations
Self-starter with drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets – from scratch.
Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients.
Written and verbal communication skills - needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation and negotiation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and policies.
Project management and organizational skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Could be based anywhere in Africa or Europe
A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Candidate Specification:
Motivated by the mission of Sabi
Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.
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