Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK)
We are
hiring
Business Development Officer
Great
Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) is a Chartered Private University in Kenya
with the main campus based in Kisumu City and a learning center in Nairobi
City.
GLUK
is established as a Centre of excellence bridging academics with community and
institutional based development.
GLUK
is committed to maintaining high standards of education and training of
professionals who are responsible stewards of resources and services in the
society.
Applications
are therefore invited from qualified candidates all across the country.
Key
Responsibilities
· Identify new and follow up business opportunities by developing profitable business growth across the University
· Develop
marketing strategies for the various established business projects
· Ensure
and contribute to development of business plans and work with department heads
to execute business development initiatives targeting business generating
projects
· Develop
customer care strategies and distribution strategies to acquire, expand and retain
profitable relationships.
· Understand
the needs of customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to
meet these needs.
· Conduct
surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and
retail consumers
· Contact
potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
· Research
the latest in the business industry and create new opportunities to expand
business.
· Carry
out periodic monitoring and evaluations within the department and collaborate
with relevant heads of departments to ensure requirements are met, such as
sales numbers and profit goals.
· Develop,
manage and execute operational processes for competitive business models to
meet customer needs, which include value propositions, service model, pricing
models, solution packages and credit terms.
Qualification
& Competencies Required
· Bachelor’s
Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Management or a related field.
· 3- 5
years of proven sales track record and experience in business or a related
area.
· High
level strategic planning and organizational skills, including forward planning
and forecasting.
· Tenacity
and drive to seek new income generating business and meet or exceed targets
while ensuring customer satisfaction.
How to
Apply
Applicants
to send Cover letter, CV and testimonials indicating the position applied for
to:
Office
of Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration.
Great Lakes University of Kisumu
P.O Box 2224-40100
Kisumu.
OR
Send via mail to hr@gluk.ac.ke Email subject line to read the position applied
for.
OR
Hand drop to Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kibos Campus.
Applications
to reach us by Wednesday, 15th February 2023.
Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
