Business Development & Events Officer

Role Summary Plan and execute corporate and community events (Esri UC, Geo Academy, etc.). Coordinate sponsorships, exhibitions, and activations. Implement CSR programs and educational outreach. Engage clients and partners through events and brand experiences. Follow up with leads generated from events and campaigns. Role Responsibilities Leads BD events (networking, user conferences, stakeholder engagements). Builds and maintains relationships with clients, institutions, and partners. Supports market expansion within Ghana and West Africa. Ensures event follow-ups and opportunity conversion. Coordinates CSR programs across West Africa and reports outcomes. Implement CSR programs and educational outreach. Lead the development of strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand market reach (e.g Marketing agencies, international organizations in the Geospatial Industry, Schools, Research Institute etc). Collaborate with the team to develop and execute brand visibility campaigns across digital, print, website and event platforms. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote brands and generate business leads. Oversee the creation of marketing content, social media strategies, and promotional materials. Coordinate closely with the sales, technical, and Operations teams to align BD efforts with company goals. Qualifications Degree in Geo Sciences Master’s degree in business related field is an added advantage 3 years’ experience in a similar role is desirable Knowledge of business processes Research and analytical skills Customer service skills Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients Written and verbal communication skills Presentation skills IT skills, including the use of spreadsheets Team working skills and a collaborative approach to work Project management, organizational and negotiating skills.