Company: Bridges Credit Africa Ltd
Job
Title: Business
Development Manager
Industry: Banking
Location: Nairobi
Remuneration: Competitive
Bridges
Credit Africa Ltd is a credit only firm providing innovative and competitive
credit solutions to individuals and SME’s.
We
are seeking to hire a Business Development Manager who will be tasked with
driving the company’s profitability objective by growing their portfolio and
initiating partnerships to grow profitable product lines.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Drive
business development goals in generating business leads and opportunities,
expanding existing clients, and identifying and pursuing cross-selling
opportunities.
· Developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts and major clients by making regular visits to discuss their evolving needs, assessing the quality of the company’s relationship, and anticipating new marketing opportunities.
· Researching
and developing marketing opportunities and strategic plans, understanding
consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system
improvements to achieve the company’s sales targets
· Maintain
business reports and comparative statistics of the company’s various product
lines, as may be required.
· Resolve
any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain
great customer experiences
· Gathering,
investigating, and summarizing market data and trends and adjusting the
marketing needs to meet changing market demands.
· Negotiating
contracts with the company’s agents and other business partners, as may be
required.
· Attending
and organizing trade exhibitions, conferences, and meetings
· Generating
and managing marketing budgets & initiatives.
Key
Requirements
· Degree
in Sales & Marketing, or a relevant Business field
· 5
years’ experience in the Service industry, with a direct task of driving a
firm’s sales and /or customer base.
· Experience
in Financial Services Sector is an added Advantage.
· Demonstrated
ability to develop executive-level presentations and present ideas persuasively
to an executive-level audience.
· In-depth
knowledge of the credit market and the changing financial environment.
· Demonstrated
ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the
organization and work both independently and with others.
· Excellent
time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
· Strong
business and marketing acumen.
· Ability
to leverage research and competitive intelligence to identify business
opportunities and support go-to-market strategies.
· Strong
negotiation and problem-solving skills.
· Proactive
and assertive with strong relational and networking skills.
How to
Apply
If
you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject
(Business Development Manager) to hr@bridgescreditafrica.com