Business Development Associate

Company: Artisans
Location: Benghazi, Libya
Job Type: Full-time
Working Days: Sunday – Thursday
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: Base Salary + Performance Bonuses + Deal Commissions
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026

About Artisans

Artisans is a technology company that develops digital products, software solutions, and digital transformation initiatives for businesses and organizations in Libya and across the MENA region.

We work with companies, startups, institutions, and organizations to identify business challenges and solve them through technology.

As Artisans continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious Business Development Associate who wants to build a career in sales, business development, technology, client relationships, and commercial growth.

Job Summary

We are hiring a Business Development Associate to help Artisans find new clients, develop business opportunities, build relationships, and grow our sales pipeline.

Fresh graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Candidates with stronger experience may be considered for a more senior level based on capability and performance.

Previous sales experience is useful, but it is not required.

We are looking for someone who communicates confidently, enjoys meeting people, is comfortable making calls and starting conversations, follows up consistently, and is motivated by measurable results.

You will work directly with management and the Project & Solutions team to learn how opportunities are identified, qualified, developed, proposed, negotiated, and converted into real projects.

As your skills grow, you will gradually take ownership of your own clients, pipeline, targets, and deals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Business Development

• Research potential clients and business opportunities.
• Identify companies that could benefit from Artisans’ services and solutions.
• Find relevant decision-makers and contact information.
• Contact potential clients through phone, WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn, meetings, and other appropriate channels.
• Introduce Artisans and its capabilities to potential clients.
• Arrange introductory and discovery meetings.
• Follow up with leads consistently.
• Maintain an organized list of potential clients and opportunities.
• Support business development campaigns and outreach activities.
• Gradually build and manage your own sales pipeline.

Client Communication & Sales

• Attend meetings with potential clients.
• Learn how to understand a client’s business challenges and needs.
• Present Artisans’ services, products, projects, and capabilities.
• Take structured notes during client meetings.
• Follow up after meetings and maintain communication.
• Coordinate with the Project & Solutions team when a client requires a proposal or technical solution.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and quotations.
• Support commercial discussions and negotiations.
• Develop long-term professional relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Gradually take responsibility for opportunities from first contact through closing.

Market Research & Opportunity Finding

• Research industries, companies, market trends, and potential opportunities.
• Identify organizations that may benefit from digital transformation or new technology solutions.
• Search for RFPs, RFQs, tenders, partnerships, and other commercial opportunities.
• Identify potential strategic partnerships and referral opportunities.
• Track competitors and relevant technology companies.
• Share market observations and recurring client needs with management.
• Suggest industries or client segments Artisans should approach.

Sales Pipeline & Follow-up

• Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, meetings, and opportunities.
• Keep the company sales tracker or CRM updated.
• Record follow-up dates and next actions.
• Ensure leads do not get lost because of poor follow-up.
• Track opportunities through different stages of the sales process.
• Maintain records of proposals and quotations submitted.
• Support weekly reporting on business development activities and results.

Proposal & Commercial Support

• Collect initial information required to prepare proposals.
• Prepare clear meeting summaries and opportunity briefs.
• Coordinate with the Project & Solutions team during proposal preparation.
• Help prepare capability presentations, quotations, company profiles, and commercial documents.
• Review proposal documents from a client communication perspective.
• Follow up with clients after proposal submission.
• Track client questions, feedback, approvals, and decisions.

You will also gain practical exposure to how software and digital transformation proposals are developed and presented to clients.

Existing Client Growth

• Maintain communication with existing clients.
• Ask clients about upcoming needs or challenges.
• Identify opportunities for additional projects or services.
• Support follow-up after completed projects.
• Help maintain strong long-term relationships between Artisans and its clients.

Requirements

• Fresh graduate or up to 3 years of professional experience.
• Degree or background in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, IT, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong Arabic communication skills.
• Good English communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and meeting new people.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and professional communication.
• Strong organization and follow-up discipline.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Willingness to learn about technology and software.
• Motivated by goals and measurable results.
• Must live in Benghazi.
• Must have own transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

You do not need to meet all of the following:

• Previous sales or customer-facing experience.
• Internship experience.
• Participation in university clubs, entrepreneurship programs, events, or competitions.
• Experience approaching companies or organizing partnerships.
• Experience in customer service or account management.
• Basic understanding of software, websites, applications, or digital products.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional networking.
• Experience creating presentations or business documents.
• Knowledge of CRM or sales tools.
• Existing professional network in Benghazi or Libya.
• Interest in startups, entrepreneurship, technology, and business.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is comfortable talking to people.
• Is not afraid to make the first call.
• Can confidently introduce themselves and start a conversation.
• Is persistent and serious about follow-up.
• Does not give up after hearing “no.”
• Is curious about businesses and how they operate.
• Wants to understand a client’s problem before trying to sell something.
• Is ambitious and motivated by results.
• Is organized enough to manage many conversations at the same time.
• Is willing to learn from feedback.
• Takes initiative.
• Wants to build a professional network.
• Is interested in technology and entrepreneurship.
• Wants responsibility and career growth.

We care more about energy, communication, discipline, confidence, and potential than having several years of previous sales experience.

What You Will Learn

You will gain real-world experience in:

• B2B business development.
• Technology sales.
• Lead generation.
• Client communication.
• Sales meetings.
• Negotiation.
• CRM and pipeline management.
• Proposal development.
• Market research.
• Professional networking.
• Digital transformation solutions.
• Commercial strategy.

Career Growth

Potential career path:

Business Development Associate → Senior Business Development Associate → Business Development Lead → Business Development Manager / Commercial Manager / Head of Growth

Progression will depend on performance, capability, and results.

What We Offer

• Base salary.
• Deal commissions.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Direct exposure to executive management.
• Practical sales and business development training.
• Opportunity to attend real client meetings.
• Opportunity to build a strong professional network.
• Exposure to companies across different industries.
• Experience selling technology and digital transformation solutions.
• Increasing responsibility based on performance.
• Clear career growth opportunities.
• A fast-moving environment where strong performance is recognized and rewarded.

How to Apply

Please apply through the following form:

https://forms.gle/bKdyZg8GjxJ3esUf8

Application Deadline: 25 August 2026

Email: info@artisans.ly
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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