Our
client a newly established serene retreat centre in Nanyuki is recruiting
Business Development Executives to promote its services locally and
internationally.
The
centre is on 7 acres, 5 km from Nanyuki town at the edge of Mount Kenya Forest
overlooking Mount Kenya.
The
ideal candidates should be entrepreneurial and technology savvy with a demonstration
of capability to grow the centre in return for long term rewards.
Reporting
to the Director, the Business Development Executives
will be responsible for marketing and sales.
Key
responsibilities
- Develop and
implement thematic based marketing plans for the retreat centre;
- Identify,
qualify and secure business opportunities;
- Promote the
centre through online marketing channels, social media, direct marketing
presentations, among other methods;
- Assist in
managing the centre’s website content and presence in social networking
sites and postings on relevant blog sites;
- Build/maintain
relationships with existing clients and pursue new business relationships;
- Monitor and plan
for business development effectiveness and sales targets.
Qualifications
- A Degree in
hospitality management or business related field from a recognised
institution;
- A minimum of 3
years experience in sales and marketing from the hospitality industry;
- Passionate about
arts and creative engagements such as visual arts, performances and
community engagement;
- Excellent MS
Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint skills;
- Indepth
knowledge of online marketing, social media platforms and how they can be
effectively deployed for the benefit of the centre;
- Excellent
written, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills in English.
Personal
Traits
- High integrity
and a strategic thinker;
- Good negotiator
and intuitive business development ability;
- Highly self
motivated and works under minimal supervision;
- Highly organised
and able to prioritise workloads;
- Able to take
initiative, has personal drive and ambition;
- A demonstrated
ability to adapt to new working methods.
If
your background, experience and competencies match the above requirements,
email your Curriculum Vitae and application letter indicating your motivation
for this opportunity to info@resolvemanagementconsultants.com on or before 23
May 2013.
Include
email and telephone addresses of three professional referees.
