Brief
We are looking for an experienced investment promotion practitioner, with strong business development, lead generation and aftercare skills and experience. Strong networks with South African multinational cooperation’s and SMEs are a must. Extensive knowledge of the South African business and economic landscape is required. The candidate also must demonstrate experience in working with international clients. Experience working in the Sub-Saharan region will be advantageous. Public sector knowledge will be an added advantage. With managerial experience and strong administrative skills.
The Investment Promotion Manager will be working closely with our teams across the continent and will be client facing. Will be expected to facilitate FDI flows between (South) Africa and global destinations; especially Asia. The candidate will also be expected to nurture the South African market and generate leads of companies that have the ambition to grow pan-Africa.
About AMENA AFRICA
AMENA-AFRICA is a leading pan-African market advisory firm, supporting our clients from the conception of their expansion plan, to achieving their market entry and beyond. We operate at the nexus of industry and government and believe in business opportunities, not in theory. Our key to success is rooted in our strong belief in local solutions for local challenges.
Our work is executed on the ground from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa and benefits from our extensive networks and knowledge. We have worked across various industries and are confident that almost every industry or product has great potential in Africa.
AMENA-AFRICA is a leading pan-African market advisory firm, supporting our clients from the conception of their expansion plan, to achieving their market entry and beyond. We operate at the nexus of industry and government and believe in business opportunities, not in theory. Our key to success is rooted in our strong belief in local solutions for local challenges.
Our work is executed on the ground from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa and benefits from our extensive networks and knowledge. We have worked across various industries and are confident that almost every industry or product has great potential in Africa.
Responsibilities:
- FDI attraction from (South) Africa to international markets
- Develop business development strategy for the company
- Stakeholder management
- Lead Generation
- Facilitate linkages between (South) African companies and international markets
- Identify key markets/sectors/companies
- Networking and marketing
Key Requirements
- Successfully concluded a bachelor’s degree program. Masters’ graduates will be given preference
- Min. five years’ experience in investment promotion and min. two years in a managerial position
- Strong network and relations with South African businesses, business chambers and industry associations
- Proven experience working with international clients
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an aptitude for learning new software and systems
- You have strong interpersonal skills