Business Development Manager job in Kenya

POSITION: Business Development Manager (Ref: 003-11) 
LOCATION: KENYA
DUE DATE: 12/01/11

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a specialist experiential marketing company is looking for a Business Development Assistant. The successful candidate will be integral in raising the company’s profile and securing new clients and projects.

Key Responsibilities;
* Executing the sales plan formulated by the company’s overall sales and marketing strategy
* Identify and develop business opportunities
* Increase the company’s involvement with existing clients
* Build referral and lead generation network
* Analyze market information and competitive intelligence
* Understand customer expectations to enable development of customized products based on identified needs.
* Writing wining business proposals
* Adopt a hands on approach in monitoring the implementation and execution of marketing strategies

Culture/ Behavior Competencies
* Visionary/ hard worker
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
* Outstanding presentation skills
* Demonstrate outstanding maturity and initiative
* Entrepreneurial capabilities
* Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Outstanding proposal writing skills
* A proactive self starter

Requirements:
* Candidates must possess at least a Bachelors degree in Marketing or Business Administration. MBA will be an added advantage.
* At least 3 years experience in Sales/ Marketing or Business Development.
* Outstanding negotiation skills

To apply, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com stating your minimum salary expectation and Ref number of the position you are applying for on the subject line before 15th January 2011.

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