Role: Business Development Officer

Reports to: iDT Labs Business Unit Director

Effective Date: …………….

Company: LBD Group

Company Overview

The Life By Design, “LBD”, Group is a consolidation of four intentional companies who are committed to transforming the business landscape in Sierra Leone by providing world class business support services.  Life By Design and Grow Salone teams are focused on talent development for professional or entrepreneurial careers, Inkee Media are our media and brand management team, while iDT Labs provides process and systems software solutions. As The LBD Group, we pride ourselves as the “One Stop Shop” for business solutions.

Purpose of the Role

The main responsibility of the Business Development Officer is to support the Business Unit Director implement the strategic plans of the Business Unit, performing functions in product development and in Sales and Marketing. S/he will also have responsibilities in project planning & implementation, with regular interactions with clients and other external stakeholders & partners.

Areas of Responsibility

Collaborate with the Business Unit Director at iDT Labs with project management, performing the following duties:

Business Development & Strategic Planning 

• Support the Business Unit Director Implement strategic plans for iDT Labs working in close collaboration with other departments.
• Drive implementation of Sales & Marketing plans for IDT Consulting Products, such as website & software development services.
• Work cross functionally between iDT Labs & Grow Salone, supporting the development and implementation of  new services for Careers SL

Project Planning & implementation

• Attending project planning and needs assessment meetings
• Writing Project Inception Reports
• Developing project implementation work plans
• Monitoring project implementation
• Writing projects implementation reports to development Partners & other stakeholders

Key Competencies

This role is meant for a highly driven professional, with very good organisational & planning skills. S/he is also expected to be able to communicate effectively and with very good relationship building and interpersonal skills.

Some of the key competences include:

• Must have the ability to build instant rapport with clients.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to details.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Client Oriented & Customer focus

Qualification & Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in Project Management an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit is mandatory
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in a similar role.

PLEASE SEND IN ALL UPDATED CV AND APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ; ajalloh@idtlabs.xyz