Showing posts with label Business Development Jobs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Business Development Jobs. Show all posts

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Senior Business Development Manager at Altima Africa Ltd

Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager

Ref: SBDM_2014  

Organisation: Altima Africa Ltd

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 29th April 2014

Job Description:

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and above required;
5+ years experience in direct sales or sales management, preferably within technology or start-up industry;
Commercial experience in distribution or technology solutions;
Experience in project management methodologies;
As a team leader and mentor, lead the RTM execution for the new Products and Services through:
Customer liaison with business leads and strategic partners;
Lead commercial business division in determining the direction and potential areas of improvement;
Execute the launch and anchor client engagement for all new products and services;
Monitoring and reporting on sales/pipeline to the business;
Research, Pilot & Test Revenue Models plus identify Revenue Gaps for new products and services to the market.
Competencies
Exceptional relationship management and business development skills, with experience working with the C-suite and their direct reports;
Aptitude for partnering with and across teams within large enterprises and SMEs, all I a fast paced entrepreneurial environment;
Exceptional project management skills to track sales volume, pipeline, performance, and marketing, and execute against strategic plans for each partnership;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
Strong analytic skills;
Thrives under pressure.

How to Apply:

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Organisation


Business Development Associate Careers at Genesis Consult in Kenya

Job Title: Business Development Associate

Organisation: Genesis Consult

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: 17th April 2014

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Speak intelligently about the company and its products
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within service provision.
  • Assists in the development of a strong pipeline of new customers and projects through direct or indirect customer contact and prospecting.
  • Cold call new prospects
  • Initiate & follow up on business development activities
  • Make appointments for relevant personnel
  • Update sales database and track appointments made
  • Generate new business from existing clients.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

  • Diploma in Sales & Marketing;
  • Minimum 1 year of experience;
  • Demonstrated experience of prospecting and closing sales in previous / current job;
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and oral (English);
  • Must have excellent communication skills to be able to clearly explain the problems or solutions to clients and stakeholders;
  • Must be proficient acting in and leading sales leads, as well as coordinating and communicating customer requirements;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and highly presentable with professional demeanor;
  • Passionate towards work, self-motivated, takes initiative and responsibility; and
  • Ability to consistently package consulting solutions in accordance with market trends.
  • At least 1 year as sales executive preferably in selling solutions or consulting services.
  • Demonstrated track record in sales preferred.

Compensation: 30% commission on sales plus KES 6,000 as marketing allowance


How to Apply:

Kindly justify your application by stating similar experience at your previous / current job.  Send your CV (in PDF format) titled with your name, to: jobs@genesisconsult.net

The subject line of the application should read, “BD Associate.

Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application.


Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Jobs at TechnoServe - Senior Business Advisor

Job Title: Senior Business Advisor (SBA) – Mobile Technology Commercialization 

Organisation: TechnoServe

Location:  Nairobi


Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Project Management
  • Deputize the Program Manager on  the launch of country-specific CFA program activities and ensure excellence in execution;
  • Enable accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders and partners as well as meet TechnoServe internal processes
  • Monitor program results and achievements and identify lessons learned and areas of improvement for the CFA and future programming.
  • Carry out country-specific mobile solution impact analysis including business cases to better understand the impact of the developed and scaled solution to our target clients and beneficiaries
  • Maintain project work plan and activity budget on the areas of jurisdiction
  • Ensure timeliness and quality of activity implementation
  • Actively participate in regular team meetings to track implementation progress and share relevant program and administrative data
  • Support the production of narrative and M&E reports by collecting relevant data for monitoring and evaluation purposes
  • Ensure excellence in execution of all program activities and events
  • In liaison with the Program Manager, represent CFA and TNS at internal and external functions;
  • Understand, respect and promote TechnoServe’s values, vision, and strategy in the implementation of assigned duties.
2. Mobile supply chain solutions for rural smallholder farmers
  • Support the Program Manager and be the driver in development of business requirements for the mobile solution development and customization, incorporating input from agribusiness partners and farmers and iterating with key stakeholders as necessary
  • Participate in solution development and customization technical meeting with developers, Safaricom and Vodafone
  • Support the Program Manager in identifying, selecting and engaging agribusiness partners in-country and sign to MOUs
  • Establish and manage day-to-day relationships, on matters of solutions development and customization, with Developers and Kenyan agribusiness partners during all phases of the program
  • Support the Program Manager and drive all Kenya marketing and customer acquisition activities. In specific drive all mobile supply chain solution commercialization processes and activities.
  • Constantly collect data on the set of KPIs and report the team on progress
3. Mobile financial services for rural smallholder farmers
  • In liaison with the Program Manager develop and drive CFA financial services intervention strategy
  • Support the Program Manager in establish and manage day-to-day relationships with Safaricom and the Kenyan financial institutions during all phases of the program
  • In liaison with the Program Manager drive the identification, selection and engagement of the financial institution partner’s in-country and sign to MOUs.
  • Provide technical support in the development and commercialization of the DigiFarm solution
  • Provide technical support in scaling-up selected Safaricom existing Mobile financial solution
  • Support the Program Manager and drive all Kenya marketing and customer acquisition activities. In specific drive all mobile financial services solution commercialization processes and activities.
  • Ensure constant monitoring and evaluation of the solution impact.
4. VAS business support for new services to smallholders
  • Backstop the Program Manager in managing the day-to-day relationship with @iLabAfrica / @iBizAfrica
  • Support the Program Manager in establishing and managing day-to-day relationship with Safaricom, ensuring their involvement in business selection and support of the accelerator as a corporate sponsor due to their key contributing role to ICT incubation success.
  • Support the Program Manager and drive activities to create visibility and stimulate applications for the Accelerator in Kenya
  • Ensure constant monitoring and evaluation of the VAS impact.

Additional Requirement
  • The prospective candidate will be a degree holder in a business related/Information Technology or Agribusiness field
  • At least 3 years of experience in marketing mobile technology products (application/software’s etc)  to Agribusinesses will be an added advantage
How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of cover letter and resume to ke-recruit@tns.org.

Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.


Closing Date: 23rd January 2014


Sunday, 29 December 2013

General Manager Business Development Careers at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

Job Title: General Manager Business Development

Job Ref: NHC/GMBD/12/2013

Organisation: National Housing Corporation (NHC)

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Job Description:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager, Business Development will be responsible for coordinating and advising the Managing Director on all aspects of Corporate Planning as well as Business Strategy development. marketing and research.

She/He will be charged with spearheading the strategic management process in the Corporation, review of existing business structures and identification of new business opportunities.

The General Manager will manage the Corporate Planning portfolio of the Corporation by ensuring appropriate business planning, appropriate feasibility studies and Environmental Impact Assessment.

She/He will also be responsible for projects forecasting, programmes appraisal, performance contracts monitoring and evaluations, alignment of NHC programmes to Government Strategies.

Job Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Statistics or Mathematics
A Masters degree in Business Management or an equivalent will be an added advantage.
Have a relevant professional registration or qualification.
Have fourteen (14) years work experience eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management Position.
Be conversant with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) regulations and the Physical Planning Act.
Possess good interpersonal skills and a broad understanding of the housing industry in Kenya.
Be a team player, customer focused and change oriented.
Be computer literate.
The positions of General Managers will be on a three (3) year renewable contract term

The rest will be on permanent and pensionable basis

Successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications in confidence together with copies of detailed and up to date certificates and testimonials indicating current and expected remuneration, and names and contacts of three referees to the following address: -

The Managing Director
National Housing Corporation
P.O. Box 30257 00100
Nairobi

Important: Applications should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked e.g  “Application for the Position of SENIOR ESTATES OFFICER - REF:NHC/SEO/12/2013” with the relevant Reference No. Quoted in bold print on the envelope.


“National Housing Corporation is on equal opportunity employer and persons with disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply”

Closing Date: 10th Jan 2014

Monday, 28 October 2013

Business Development Manager Jobs in Kenya at Tamasha Corporation

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Company: Tamasha Corporation

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

In consultation with the Directors and CEO, drive the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plan as well as the annual business and financial plans.
Steer and direct company operations to ensure the attainment of both the operational and financial budgets.
Identify business partners, work out terms of engagement and effectively manage the relationships.
Negotiate production contracts with interested parties including independent producers and distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
Oversee and guide the development of policies as well as the operational and financial systems and monitor all business activities to ensure compliance.
Recruit and develop a marketing team to provide timely market research that will support the sales effort, pricing and introduction of new services and packages.
Develop an effective public relations campaign for the Tamasha Corporation to increase its visibility in the business community especially in the entertainment industry.
Run a business review meeting with key staff once a month.
Review and manage the performance of staff.
Oversee and co-ordinate the overall operations of the company including financial and staff management, and report to the CEO/ Board as required

Requirements:

Degree in Business
Postgraduate training in management/ professional field
10 years experience in the entertainment industry
Strategic planning skills
Business Development skills
Financial planning & management skills
Relationship building and maintenance skills
Leadership and management skills
Problem solving & decision making skills
Performance standard setting & monitoring skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Diplomacy skills
A passion for the entertainment industry

How to Apply:

Email your application and CV to: jobsatmonarchgroup@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013



Business Development Manager at Lending Company in Kenya

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Company: Lending Company

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Duties and Responsibilities

Sales:
Sell the company's products and services to drive balance sheet growth
Identify sales and marketing opportunities
Provide strategic direction to sales executives
New product development:
Perform customer segmentation that will lead to focused product development and maintain a product portfolio that delivers balanced growth of the business.
Identify suitable products and services that can be introduced to meet the needs of company’s target customers and obtain senior strategic sponsorship from the chief executive officer.
Take new products and services through a development process.
Provide a platform upon which stakeholders are kept informed on the progress of product development at every stage to manage internal stakeholder expectations, avoid surprises and allow necessary intervention that will aid in timely product development.
Portfolio performance review:
Perform periodic product performance review
Identify opportunities for product amendments that will enhance performance.
Where there are products shortcomings, in collaboration with respective stakeholders, make recommendations for remedial action. Oversee the implementation of agreed actions by respective persons.
Where you deem fit, make recommendations on withdrawal of products

Training:
Ensure that sales executives are appropriately trained on products and services.
Competitor analysis:
Maintain current information on competitor product and service offering
Perform periodic competitor analysis that will inform decisions on our existing product portfolio and new product development
Avail competitor information to relevant stakeholders

Research:
Make recommendations on research that should be undertaken to enhance product performance and competitiveness.
Carry out any approved research timely and within budget.
Proactively seek information on best practice, award winning products and services, etc. from other trade financiers, banks and other relevant industries in other markets that will be useful in developing a competitive world class product portfolio.

Minimum Requirements
A university degree
Knowledge of credit and trade financials products and services is preferable
Informed in the market competitive structure, industry practices and regulations with at least 2 years’ experience in the local environment
At least 2 years managerial experience in financial services
Preparation of business proposals
Experience in any of the following is an added advantage: analysis, research, marketing

Key Competencies
Skills: analytical, negotiation, communication and presentation
Capable of taking innovative thinking
Stakeholder management

Salary Budget: Kshs. 50,000 – 100,000 gross

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your updated resume, your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013

Saturday, 26 October 2013

Senior Business Development Officers at Faulu Kenya Limited

Job Title: Senior Business Development Officers

Company: Faulu Kenya Limited

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

 Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Sales/Credit Officers in business growth initiatives including marketing activities, new business sign ups, and new partnerships.
Attend and participate in Branch Credit Committee meetings.
Ensure compliance to company policy and procedures
Continuous monitoring of the Branch portfolio quality.
Manage, motivate and train staff to ensure productivity is optimized and level of staff competency is continuously upgraded.
Facilitate proper on boarding of new staffs through coaching and mentoring.
To resolve all audit and other operational issues at the Branch.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors degree in a business related field
Masters in Business related field, Diploma in Business administration or Sales an added advantage.
Business and Credit management skills
Sales & marketing skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
At least 3 years’ experience in Relationship management, Sales or Credit with proven track record for delivery of superior results
Commitment to the organizational values and passion for people transformation are key requirements for these positions.

How to Apply:

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hard copy applications will not be considered

Application Deadline: 30th Oct 2013

Friday, 11 October 2013

Tele-Sales & Business Development Executive at Human Resources Management Consultancy

Job Title: Tele-Sales & Business Development Executive

Company: Human Resources Management Consultancy

Job Location: Nairobi, Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish, build and nurture positive business relationships with key local and international client accounts through forging a deep understanding of their businesses and the HR challenges they face
Develop long term relationships with clients consulting as their HR partner to address their recruitment and selection, performance management, change management, organization development and administration challenges
Identify new business opportunities for TalentRecruit HR services through engagement with multiple levels of the client organization and proactively endorsing HR solutions to their business challenges
Creating a business pipeline meeting an agreed quota
Contributing individually to the team targets, achieving a high level of client satisfaction and quality lead generation
Following up on proposals sent to local and international clients to offer HR services

Qualification/Experience:

At least a Diploma in a business related course
At least 2 years work experience in telesales
Experience selling HR products including and not limited to recruitment, outsourced labour, changement management, team building
Able to work under pressure
Outstanding  verbal skills in English with a clear neutral accent
Ladies encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

If you meet the above mentioned job criteria, kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com

Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline: 16th Oct 2013

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Business Development Manager Jobs Vacancy at Altima Africa in Kenya

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Employer: Altima Africa

Reference: BDMA_HRS _2013


Duties:

Proven professional B2B experience with a strong track record of success (new business development and relationship management).
Methodical approach to selling combined with determination and persistence.
Self motivation to individually identify, generate and exploit new business opportunities
Proven ability to work independently
Professional HR background training with a passion for Sales would be a distinct advantage.

The Business Development Manager will report to the Directors & Lead HR Consultant.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in HR or a Business related field
A minimum of 4 years of progressive sales experience in a B2B setting
People management experience will be an added advantage

Job Specification

Undertake business development activities from lead generation to deals closure in line with set targets
Manage key accounts to maintain and grow market share with new and existing clients
Packaging of key products and compilation of Market Intelligence reports

Competencies

Strong business & financial acumen
In-depth working knowledge & experience of Human Resource Management
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Exemplary presentation & IT skills
Relationship Building and Management capabilities
Strong drive for Initiative. Reliability & Reliability

How to Apply

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Business Development Manager Jobs Vacancy at Pharmaceuticals and Supplements Distributor

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Employer: Pharmaceuticals and Supplements Distributor

Responsibilities:

Draw up a sales, marketing and distribution strategy aimed at delivering company business goals.
Gather market data including market size, trends, competitive activity and use these to develop sales and revenue projections and a comprehensive business plan for the company.
Develop and implement sales processes and systems, including distribution, promotion and performance reporting.
Recruit and provide ongoing training for the medical representatives to ensure that they possess sufficient medical and technical knowledge to present information on the company’s products in an accurate and balanced manner.
Set targets for the team, monitor their performance and take action to remedy underperformance and manage the incentive system.
Plan work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with the Medial Representatives.
Arrange appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling.
Make presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector or at medical conferences.
Build and regularly update a database of business contacts, to facilitate easy communication and the sharing of information.
Keep up-to-date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpreting, presenting and discussing this data with health professionals during presentations.
Handle regulatory affairs, including product registration, management of relationships with relevant Government bodies, including the PPB.

Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in a science related field such as Pharmacy, Biology or Chemistry.
Have a track record of launching new products into the Pharma market and experience of medical detailing.
Have a long list of contacts within the medical field, including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies.
People management and supervisory skills.
A capacity to work with minimal supervision.

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013


Thursday, 5 September 2013

Business Development Manager Jobs Vacancy in Kenya at Wanandege Sacco Society Limited

Job Title: Business Development Manager


Job Details

Wanandege SACCO Society Limited is a leading licensed deposit taking SACCO. The Society draws its Membership from Kenya Airways and several other affiliated companies.

Responsibilities:

Creation of business development strategy for the Sacco.
Product development and review.
Co-ordinate and oversee the development of Sacco’s income generating services.
Identify, explore and develop appropriate new business opportunities for the Sacco – in both income generating and service provision areas.
Preparing proposals and presentations.
Implement and manage the Sacco brand strategy.
Create awareness on new anad existing products.
Ensure high level of member service to ensure members loyalty and retention.


Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Has served as a Business Development Officer or in comparable position with similar responsibilities in a SACCO or in like organizations for a minimum of Five (5) years.
Computer Literate  Excellent presentation skills.
Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid certificate of good conduct.

How to Apply:

Applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications, CV and relevant copies of certificate to;

The Chairman
Wanandege Sacco Society Limited,
P. O. Box 19074-00501
JKIA- Nairobi

Application Deadline: 17th September 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted