Barefoot Power distributes in over 20 countries and is focused on diverse and supported distribution strategies, a range of quality product offerings, and a growing post sales customer service center and maintenance program.

By making quality energy products accessible to communities through innovative financing, and various distribution channels - non-government organizations, telecommunication companies, local retail shops, and building sustainable small to medium size businesses - including income generating micro franchises, and wholesale distributors, Barefoot will contribute to the eradication of energy poverty.

Job Summary

The Position:

•   The Business Development Assistant (National Service Personnel)  is a position that supports the Regional Business Development Manager to develop sales, identify and help to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential clients and to support in all business development activities.
•   The BDA is expected to be a matured, detail and customer oriented individual. The BDA will support sales  mainly in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. the position holder will spend 70% of their time in the field interacting with customers and making problem propositions.
•   This is a National Service Position - For those candidates due to begin their National service this year. Please note that other applicants who have completed their National service will not  be Considered              .

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Please note only Applicants who just completed their degree program this year 2013 should apply
•   Must have studied for a Bachelors Degree  in Marketing ,Economics, Business Commerce, Other related Social Science Majors
•   Minimum Upper Second Class - Excellent Personal Achievement will be    considered
•   Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint database management
•   Excellent English writing and grammar skills
•   Basic knowledge of  French would be an added advantage
•   Excellent customer service skills
•   Ability to meet sales targets
•   Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
•   Past experience in product training and demonstration
•   Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
•   High ethical standards and transparent communication
•   Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment.
•   Takes initiative in responding to tasks needing completion.
•   Must be able to manage time appropriately and meet deadlines

FLEXIBILITY IN TRAVEL AND A PASSPORT IS REQUIRED

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to kwasig@barefootpower.com  or Hand Deliver it to:

Barefoot Power
West / Central Africa Office                  
35 Abotsi Street
Off the Lagos Avenue
Near M.J.Grand Hotel
East Legon -Accra

Using the subject line: Ghana - BDA National Service :  Firstname Lastname,

•   All documents should be submitted as attachments, and the file names should include the name of the applicant.
•   The documents may be submitted in Word document or PDF format.  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted by email or phone.

Closing Date: 05 July, 2013