Business Development Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya


Business Development Manager  

The role:

Reporting to the Director – Processed Foods, the successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in packaging for the Processed Foods Sector as well as servicing the existing accounts. 

He will be expected to introduce new products and innovations to customers. 

He/She will visit on an agreed frequency all allocated customers, provide technical support and service. 

He/she will prepare monthly/quarterly reports for all customers and hold regular review meetings.

Job Specification:
  • Service the existing customers
  • Expand and consolidate the business within existing customers
  • Prospect for new accounts and expand the client base of the company
  • Develop a strong relationship with both the operations staff and the decision makers in the key accounts
Qualifications Desired (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)
  • A University degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Microbiology or any other related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
  • Experience in packaging industry, preferably food packaging
  • Technical knowledge of packaging products is desirable
  • Understanding of flexible packaging methods, practices, products and equipment will be an added advantage.
  • He /she must be self driven with a “can do” attitude and passion to achieve results under minimum supervision.
  • Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke by 14th March 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.