Business Development & Executive Associate (English/French)

About the Role

We are building relationships with customers, suppliers and partners across Francophone West Africa, and we need someone who works comfortably in English and French and keeps things moving.

In this role you will research new business opportunities, help us reach and follow up with prospective partners, and support our leadership team with the organisation that keeps the business running. It is an early-career role, working closely with our CEO and senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development Support

Research potential customers, suppliers and partners, particularly in Francophone West Africa.
Keep our database of opportunities and our business development pipeline up to date.
Help with outreach to prospective partners in English and French.
Coordinate introductions and meetings, and make sure follow-up happens.
Prepare short market research notes for management.

Executive and Administrative Support

Schedule meetings, manage appointments, and prepare agendas and minutes.
Draft emails, letters, presentations and other business documents.
Help organise travel, events and business visits.
Keep organised records in Zoho WorkDrive.

Bilingual Communication

Translate business correspondence and materials between English and French.
Support communication with French-speaking partners and help prepare bilingual presentations.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Fluent written and spoken English and French.
Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, International Relations, Languages, Marketing or a related field.
Strong communication, organisation and research skills.
Confident with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and happy to learn new digital tools, including Zoho.
Discretion with confidential information.
Willing to travel within West Africa when required.

Preferred

1 to 3 years’ relevant experience.
Experience working with Francophone African markets.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to take a written and spoken French-language assessment.

Why Join Idomit Agro?

Work directly with the leadership of a growing Nigerian agribusiness.
Use your French every day in real business with partners across West Africa.
See how agricultural trade works, from farm to factory.
Join at an important stage of our growth, when your work makes a visible difference.