Business Development Specialist (Head)
(Based in Nairobi - work within EA Community region)
Role: Acquire and maintain Business and partnerships for the company in both private and public sectors
Responsibilities(Based in Nairobi - work within EA Community region)
Role: Acquire and maintain Business and partnerships for the company in both private and public sectors
- Have
the individual responsibility for new business Acquisition and manage
complex large pitches and strategies.
- Conduct
extensive market research on the economic conditions surrounding the
business activity such as industry trends and competition with the aim of
identifying target business.
- Networking,
Developing and implementing a multi- faceted stakeholder Engagement plan
with other industry players to identify and develop opportunities to
acquire corporate business.
- Preparation
of a detailed business plan in line with company goals and objectives.
- Contact
professional advisors such as an accountant, educationists, banker and/or
lawyer to provide expert information about target business.
- Attend
workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the
industry.
- Identify
and understand the decision making processes to ensure the company
engagement strategy reaches key decision makers.
- Develop
a situation analysis of the company including its strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats to assist in the development of a strategic plan
for the future of the business.
Desired Qualities
- Ex
CEO/CFO/Head of Business Development/Operations in a mid service oriented
organization or Mid level manager in a large multinational.
- Good
Academic qualifications : Min. Post Graduate level
- Age
35-45 years
- Excellent
industry or government connects
- Excellent
presentation and communication Skills
- Flexibility
to work extensively and willing to work long hours and meet targets
- High
level of understanding of varied business structures with exceptional
business and analytical skills.
- Ability
to establish business partnerships at all levels, creating and maintaining
effective credible influence .
- Focused
and driven to succeed.
- Be
sitting on various private sector or industry associations.
- Must
be legally permitted to work in Kenya.
Interested candidates should send their applications
and CV’s only to should be made to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 18th
October 2012.
Please note that applications with other attachments other than the CV will be disqualified.
Please note that applications with other attachments other than the CV will be disqualified.