Opportunities at FFIG

Female Founders Initiative Global (FFIG) is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to drive organisational growth through membership recruitment, event ticket sales, strategic partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, and corporate engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, generating revenue, building long-term client relationships, and promoting FFIG's programmes and services to individuals, businesses, government, and partner organisations.

• Duties & Responsibilities
• Recruit new members across FFIG’s membership categories.
• Promote and sell tickets for FFIG conferences, business exchanges, leadership programmes, networking events and other initiatives.
• Generate leads through telephone calls, email campaigns, social media, networking platforms and direct outreach.
• Identify and approach prospective members, entrepreneurs, corporate organisations, government institutions, universities, NGOs and strategic partners.
• Convert qualified leads into paid memberships, programme participants and event attendees.
• Source and secure corporate sponsorships and partnership opportunities for FFIG events and programmes.
• Present FFIG membership packages, programmes, sponsorship opportunities and event offerings to potential clients and partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, sponsors, partners and prospective clients.
• Follow up consistently on enquiries, proposals, invoices and outstanding payments.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, prospect database and customer relationship management records.
• Achieve agreed monthly membership, event registration, sponsorship and revenue targets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports, sales forecasts and performance updates.
• Conduct market research and identify new growth opportunities for FFIG locally and internationally.
• Represent FFIG professionally at meetings, exhibitions, conferences and networking events.
• Work closely with the marketing, events, membership and management teams to support organisational growth.
• Desired Experience & Qualification
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in business development, sales, membership recruitment, event sales, sponsorship sales or a similar role.
• Proven experience in lead generation, prospecting, client acquisition and closing sales.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed monthly sales and revenue targets.
• Experience selling memberships, event tickets, sponsorship packages, training programmes or professional services will be advantageous.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in conducting telephone sales, virtual presentations and face-to-face meetings.
• Strong administrative, organisational and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email platforms and CRM or sales-tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple leads and perform effectively in a target-driven environment.
• Professional, persuasive, proactive and commercially focused.
• Willingness to attend events and travel when required.
• An existing business network will be advantageous.
• Package & Remuneration
• Market-related basic salary.
• Performance-based commission on qualifying sales.
• Additional incentives may be awarded for exceeding agreed targets.
• Remuneration will be based on qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated sales ability.
• Full-time position.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an international organisation.
• Access to selected FFIG programmes, events and networking platforms, subject to organisational policies.

Female Founders Initiative Global (FFIG) is looking for a proactive Resource Mobilisation Administrator to support the organisation's fundraising and partnership efforts. The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities, source sponsorships, prepare grant and funding applications, and maintain relationships with donors and funding partners.

• Key Responsibilities
• Research and identify local and international funding opportunities.
• Source corporate sponsorships for FFIG programmes and events.
• Prepare and submit grant, funding, and sponsorship applications.
• Develop funding proposals, concept notes, and sponsorship packages.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and development partners.
• Track application deadlines and maintain a funding pipeline.
• Maintain accurate records of all funding and sponsorship activities.
• Prepare progress reports on applications and outcomes.
• Support the implementation of FFIG's resource mobilisation strategy.
• Minimum Requirements
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Development Studies, Marketing, Public Administration, International Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–2 years' experience in fundraising, grant administration, sponsorship acquisition, business development, proposal writing, or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong proposal-writing and research skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competencies
• Proposal writing.
• Grant sourcing and administration.
• Sponsorship acquisition.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Relationship management.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• 2-4 years (Required)

Position Overview The Corporate Sponsorships Executive is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships that support Female Founders Initiative Global (FFIG)'s programmes, events, leadership initiatives, and women’s economic empowerment projects. The role focuses on building long-term relationships with corporate organisations, preparing sponsorship proposals, negotiating partnership agreements, and achieving monthly revenue targets.

• Key Responsibilities
• Identify and engage prospective corporate sponsors and strategic partners.
• Develop and maintain a strong sponsorship pipeline through proactive lead generation.
• Arrange meetings and presentations with senior decision-makers.
• Prepare and present sponsorship proposals and partnership packages.
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and manage the contracting process.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing sponsors to encourage renewals and increased investment.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure sponsors receive agreed branding and promotional benefits.
• Maintain accurate records and sales activities within the CRM system.
• Monitor market trends and identify new sponsorship opportunities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly pipeline and performance reports.
• Achieve agreed monthly revenue and sponsorship targets.
• Minimum Requirements
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2–5 years' experience in corporate sponsorships, business development, partnership management, or B2B sales.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior corporate decision-makers.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Zoho CRM, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo.io, or other lead-generation platforms is an advantage.
• Strong proposal writing and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monthly sponsorship revenue achieved.
• Number of qualified corporate leads generated.
• Meetings secured with decision-makers.
• Sponsorship proposals submitted.
• Sponsorship agreements signed.
• Sponsor renewal rate.
• CRM data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Competencies
• Results-driven and commercially minded.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Professional presentation and negotiation ability.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.