Senior Business Development Associate (Client Relationships)

Entity:

Genser Energy Côte d’Ivoire SA (GECS)

Position:

Senior Business Development Associate (Client Relationships)

Division / Department:

Project Development (PDV) / Business Development (BD)

Location:

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Report Directly to:

Business Development Manager (BDM)

Designation Level:

Functional Head

OBJECTIVE:

The Senior Business Development Associate (Client Relationships) supports the Business Development Manager (BDM) in executing GECS's Côte d'Ivoire business development agenda and manages day-to-day relationships with offtakers, clients and key counterparties under active power and gas supply or transportation agreements. The role serves as the primary point of contact for routine commercial and contractual matters on existing accounts, monitors contract compliance, invoicing and payment performance, and maintains strong client relationships while escalating significant commercial matters, disputes or credit risks to the BDM. The role also supports the BDM on origination, market mapping, commercial analysis and preparation of new agreements, and works closely with Asset Dispatch / Reporting & Invoicing, Finance, Legal, Engineering and Project Development to ensure timely execution and high-quality client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Relationship Management

Manage day-to-day relationships with offtakers, clients and key counterparties, including CIE and industrial/mining customers, under existing PPAs, concession agreements and gas contracts.

Maintain regular contact with clients, understand their evolving needs, address routine matters and identify new opportunities.

Maintain up-to-date key information on client accounts, contacts, ongoing matters, actions and commitments.

Represent the company in client meetings, site visits and working sessions on routine matters, escalating significant issues to the BDM.

Contract Administration & Account Monitoring

Monitor key contractual obligations, dates, deliverables, renewals and expiry milestones, and anticipate required actions.

Coordinate with Asset Dispatch / Reporting & Invoicing and Finance to support accurate and timely invoicing and appropriate payment follow-up.

Monitor late payments and credit risks, and support the BDM on collection or contract enforcement actions where required....