Business Development Executive

Role overview

Cornerstone Energy Ghana Limited is an indigenous oil and gas procurement, operations, and maintenance company based in Ghana. The organization focuses on innovation, sustainability, and quality service delivery across the energy value chain using modern technology and a capable team. To support its expansion plans, it is looking for an entry-level Business Development Executive to help grow its market footprint and increase revenue.

The role is centered on identifying fresh business opportunities, developing partnerships, and maintaining strong relationships with clients across the oil and gas sector and adjacent industries. The position reports to the Business Development Manager and is based in East Legon, Accra, near La Bawaleshie on Dzanifio Street.

Key responsibilities

• Spot and evaluate new business and partnership opportunities within Ghana’s oil and gas industry and related markets.
• Carry out research on markets and competitors to understand trends, customer expectations, and sector movement.
• Create and implement business development plans aimed at meeting revenue and expansion goals.
• Develop lasting relationships with current clients while also building connections with potential customers.
• Handle commercial discussions such as pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements.
• Work closely with technical, operations, and finance teams to prepare proposals and design client-focused solutions.
• Draft and present persuasive presentations, proposals, and reports for management.
• Represent the company at conferences, networking events, and other industry forums.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes, market shifts, and new trends affecting the sector.
• Monitor the sales pipeline and share performance updates and market intelligence.

Skills and competencies

• Experience in business development or sales, preferably in oil and gas or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in presentations and relationship management.
• Good negotiation and persuasion ability.
• Analytical thinking with a clear focus on growth opportunities.
• Target-oriented mindset and willingness to deliver results.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or customer relationship management.
• Experience in banking or financial services will be considered an advantage.

Application process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV by email with the subject line “Business Development Executive.”

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in East Legon, Accra. No salary or stipend was specified in the source information.