Business Development & Sales Manager

About this opportunity

Job Title: Business Development & Sales Manager Location: Takoradi, Ghana (On-site/Hybrid with field work) Company Overview We are a growing medium-scale apparel manufacturing company based in Takoradi, Ghana. Our core services include: • Uniform production for Hotels & Hospitality, Restaurants, Schools, Factories, Companies, and Institutions • Sampling and bulk production for fashion brands and designers • Custom apparel manufacturing with reliable turnaround times We have strong production capacity, skilled staff, and operational readiness. Our biggest challenge is consistent order flow — and that is why we are hiring. Role Summary We are looking for a hungry, results-driven Business Development & Sales Manager whose primary responsibility is to bring in new clients and secure confirmed orders consistently. This is not a passive marketing role. Success in this role will be measured by orders signed, invoices raised, and monthly revenue generated. Key Responsibilities Sales & Client Acquisition • Actively source and secure new clients in: o Hotels & hospitality o Restaurants & catering businesses o Schools & educational institutions o Factories, companies, and public/private institutions o Fashion brands requiring sampling and bulk production • Conduct cold outreach, visits, calls, emails, and networking • Convert leads into confirmed orders, not just inquiries Business Development • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline • Develop partnerships with procurement officers, HR managers, school administrators, hotel managers, and brand owners • Identify new market opportunities and untapped client segments Marketing & Visibility • Drive basic marketing initiatives: • Outreach campaigns • Client presentations and proposals • Leveraging WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn, and industry networks • Work with management to position the company as a reliable manufacturing partner Revenue Accountability • Track leads, conversions, and sales performance • Provide regular sales reports to management Ideal Candidate Profile Experience & Skills • Proven experience in sales, business development, or marketing • Strong negotiation and closing skills • Comfortable with field work and client meetings • Excellent communication and presentation skills Personality & Mindset • Highly motivated, proactive, and self-driven • Hungry for results and not afraid of targets • Thinks like an owner, not just an employee • Comfortable being accountable for revenue outcomes Compensation Structure • Base Salary (competitive, aligned with experience) • Commission on confirmed orders • Performance bonuses for meeting or exceeding monthly targets Why This Role Matters • You will have direct impact on the company’s growth and stability • Strong support from production — capacity is ready • Opportunity to build and lead the commercial function from the ground up • Long-term career growth for a high performer

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold outreach, visits, calls, emails, and networking
• Convert leads into confirmed orders, not just inquiries
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Develop partnerships with procurement officers, HR managers, school administrators, hotel managers, and brand owners
• Identify new market opportunities and untapped client segments
• Drive basic marketing initiatives: Outreach campaigns, Client presentations and proposals, Leveraging WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn, and industry networks
• Work with management to position the company as a reliable manufacturing partner
• Source and secure new clients across hospitality, restaurants, schools, factories, public/private institutions, and fashion brands needing sampling and bulk production

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or marketing
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Comfortable with field work and client meetings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Skills

• B2B Sales & Deal Closing
• Client Relationship Management
• Apparel & Uniform Industry Knowledge
• Market & Client Targeting
• Proposal & Quotation Development
• Sales Pipeline & Reporting
• Field Sales Execution

Benefits

• Attractive commission based on sales target
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid mode
• Performance based bonuses
• transport allowance
• Flexible work structure
• Monthly airtime/data allowance
• Company Laptop