Commercial Free‑Lance – Côte d'Ivoire

About the role

This freelance commercial position is focused on generating high‑value sponsorships for the CAMEPT event across Côte d'Ivoire. You will work independently on a commission‑only basis, targeting international financial institutions, private sector companies, and government entities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and approach IFIs, ministries, and companies in mining, energy, and transport sectors.
• Deliver pitches and presentations on CAMEPT projects, highlighting ROI for participants.
• Negotiate and close sponsorship contracts (Platinum, Gold, Silver tiers).
• Secure letters of intent, protocols of agreement, and participation contracts.
• Build pipelines of qualified decision‑makers per country and recruit event participants.
• Provide weekly reports on pipeline status, signed deals, and registrations via Slack or email.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in mining, energy, or finance.
• Established network of public and private decision‑makers, IFIs, and banks in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Fluent in French and English; local languages are a plus.
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and comfortable with a commission‑only model.

Required skills

• B2B prospecting and lead generation.
• Commercial contract negotiation.
• Pipeline management and forecasting.
• Product/event presentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

What we offer

• 100% commission structure (10% of signed revenue).
• Initial travel allowance of 100 k FCFA.
• Performance bonus of 500‑800 k FCFA for exceeding qualified prospect targets.
• Exposure to a pan‑African network of 1 000+ investors and decision‑makers.
• CAMEPT certification for your CV/LinkedIn profile.
• Congress ticket with the option to bring 1‑2 personal prospects.
• Potential for future contract renewals.