VP of Business Development

Shanghai 全职 RMB1,000,000 - RMB1,500,000 per year View Job Description
The client seeks a visionary VP to identify high-potential Chinese enterprises and facilitate their expansion into African industrial parks. This role is pivotal in bridging Chinese manufacturing and technology capabilities with Africa's growth opportunities, ensuring seamless collaboration within integrated ecosystems.
  • industrial parks
  • Africa market

About Our Client

A company in cross-continental industrial ecosystem development.

Job Description

  1. China-Based Client Sourcing & Strategy:
    • Conduct targeted research on Chinese industries with high African export potential (e.g., EV components, agro-processing equipment, solar tech).
    • Build a pipeline of SMEs and corporates seeking cost-competitive production bases or raw material access in Africa.
    • Design tailored market entry strategies, emphasizing our park advantages (e.g., tax breaks, pre-built factories, one-stop compliance support).
  1. Africa Investment Facilitation:
    • Lead negotiations with Chinese clients to structure investments (e.g., greenfield projects, JVs with local partners) within African parks.
    • Collaborate with internal Africa teams to align client needs with park resources (e.g., energy supply, logistics corridors).
    • Oversee end-to-end project execution: from MOUs to operational launch, ensuring alignment with client ROI targets and internal standards.
  1. Ecosystem Integration & Partnership Building
    • Foster collaboration between Chinese investors and African park tenants (e.g., raw material suppliers, distribution networks).
    • Organize roadshows and matchmaking events to connect Chinese firms with African governments, chambers of commerce, and industry clusters.
    • Utilize digital twin platform (for park infrastructure visualization) and AI-driven risk assessment tools to enhance client decision-making.
  1. Cross-Continent Operational Support:
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to navigate cross-border regulations (e.g., ODI approvals, African local content rules).
  • Monitor post-investment performance of clients in African parks, providing strategic adjustments to optimize productivity.
  • Develop case studies and success metrics to attract follow-on investments and replicate models across global networks.

The Successful Applicant

  • Deal Execution: 12+ years in investment banking, private equity, M&A or outbound FDI advisory, cross-border manufacturing, or Africa-focused business development.
  • Sector Expertise: Deep knowledge of industries aligning with Africa's demand (e.g., light industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, agro-processing).
  • Resource : Deep network in relevant industry in the China market to leverage for expansion.

What's on Offer

salary is negotiable

Contact
Tina Pang
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6682173
Phone number
+86 21 6062 3142

Job summary

Function
Property
Specialisation
Senior Management - Real Estate
What is your area of specialisation?
Property
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tina Pang
Consultant phone
+86 21 6062 3142
Job Reference
JN-032025-6682173

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