Job Summary:

Create and build client relationships while sponsoring interaction to obtain projects. Assist in developing and facilitating the proposal process for specific clients/sponsors including budget and pricing development, proposal writing, contract negotiations, client presentations, and marketing.

Work Performed:

Assist in formulating standard/routine proposals in conjunction with team members and various functional groups.

Major components of the proposal include:

•   Assist in developing a budget and price estimate using standard models.
•   Assist company staff in developing project plans, defining roles and responsibilities and the scope of work for each project with input from sponsors, project leaders, principal investigators, and functional groups.
•   Draft the narrative that ties the project components together and package and assist in presenting the proposal to the sponsoring agency.
•   Communicate back to internal groups the outcome of the negotiations/proposals focusing on conveying the expectations set forth for each group i.e. clear details, critical timeframes, and expectations.
•   Collaborate with the Operations department to evaluate project performance and to recommend refinements and improvements of all components of proposals.
•   Track and report on the status of all proposal components.
•   Establish and maintain on-going client relationships with the various parties to anticipate and resolve potential problems.  Participate in site visits.
•   Support and assist other staff members with developmental ideas.
•   Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
•   Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in business, science or other related discipline or Associate’s Degree and related experience.

EXPERIENCE

•   At least two-years experience in the entertainment industry as it pertains to business development and/or research and development arena. Must have experience supporting the development of at least six proposals to commercial and non-commercial sponsors OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

•   Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
•   Ability to develop strong business concepts and generate new accounts.
•   Ability to secure effective sponsorship and maintain client relations.
•   Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•   Willingness to travel 50% of the time (currently local and national).
•   Excellent organizational, planning, presentation, research, and prioritization skills.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills.
•   Experience with budgeting processes.
•   Must be fluent in English.
•   Must be outspoken.
•   Must be presentable and marketable.
•   Knowledgeable in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
•   Internet Browser friendly.

ALLOWANCE: 500GHC monthly + 5% Commission on new business accounts
HOURS: 8am-5pm (subject to change and possibility of working overtime)

Location: Osu, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications can be sent to:-

m.oassibey@gmail.com

Closing Date: 13 February, 2015