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 sectorsRole
Responsibilities
- 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.
If interested, kindly send your CV to
recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net
