About Elixone Tech
Elixone Tech, the technology subsidiary of Frontieri Consult PLC, delivers enterprise-grade digital solutions for organizations across Africa. The company specializes in ERP systems, Knowledge Management Systems (KMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Asset and Fleet Management tools, workflow automation platforms, data management solutions, and custom software applications. Its vision is to eliminate operational blind spots for African businesses by providing innovative, data-driven solutions that turn complexity into clarity.
Job Summary
The Business Development Officer supports Elixone Tech’s growth by identifying ICT-related opportunities, preparing proposal documents, coordinating bid submissions, supporting client engagement, and assisting in marketing initiatives for Elixone’s SaaS and software products.
The role works closely with the Technical Lead, senior developers, and Managing Partner to ensure that opportunity screening, proposal preparation, client communication, and product positioning are coordinated and timely.
This position suits early-career professionals (1–3 years) who want to grow into advanced business development, product marketing, and account-management roles within a technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Opportunity Screening and Proposal Development
The role collaborates closely with the Technical Lead, senior developers, and Managing Partner.
- Identify ICT-related bids, grants, and partnership opportunities, particularly in ERP, PPM, LMS, KMS, data systems, and custom software development.
- Monitor IT procurement portals and share updates with senior staff.
- Screen RFPs using standardized bid selection criteria and summarize technical and administrative requirements.
- Prepare client profiles to inform bid/no-bid decisions and engagement strategies.
- Document reviewed opportunities and track proposal status, deadlines, and communication.
- Support technical proposal drafting by gathering inputs from software engineers, drafting narrative sections, and organizing compliance documents.
- Compile team CVs, company profiles, system descriptions, product sheets, and required credentials.
- Coordinate with internal experts—including software engineers, the Managing Partner, and business units in research and evaluation—to collect technical inputs.
- Prepare financial proposal templates and support senior staff in estimating resource needs.
- Assemble final bid packages and ensure adherence to client instructions.
- Maintain an organized library of previous proposals, demos, and product materials.
2. Market Research, Marketing Support, and Product Intelligence
- Research IT sector trends and prepare concise briefs for senior staff.
- Analyze competitor offerings in ERP, SaaS, LMS, workflow platforms, and related solutions.
- Develop marketing materials for Elixone Tech’s products, including product sheets, capability statements, and presentation decks.
- Coordinate digital marketing campaigns through LinkedIn, email, and partner channels to generate leads and increase product visibility.
- Assist in product launches, promotional events, and client demonstrations.
- Collect market feedback to refine positioning, pricing, and messaging strategies.
- Support product positioning by drafting feature summaries, use-case notes, and value propositions.
3. Client and Partner Engagement Support
- Maintain CRM records for leads, prospects, and ongoing opportunities.
- Coordinate communication with clients, external consultants, and technical partners.
- Draft MoUs, consultant agreements, partnership proposals, and demo follow-up notes.
- Support demo preparation and take structured notes from client meetings.
- Assist with outreach for product demos, collaboration meetings, and onboarding activities.
- Engage clients as delegated, ensuring clear and timely follow-up.
4. Internal Coordination and Administrative Support
- Align tasks with the Technical Lead and Managing Partner.
- Schedule meetings, demos, and technical briefing sessions.
- Prioritize multiple assignments and meet fast-moving timelines.
- Uphold organizational procedures and values.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.