We
are a fast growing web and graphic design company offering a complete one stop
media solution including social media management and digital print.
We are passionate about service and customer support, delivering promptly and
with satisfaction, and currently have high client retention.We seek to fill the position of a Business Development Manager.
Overall purpose of the role
Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for formulating and implementing a plan aimed at growing the business to achieve set objectives and drive the business growth as well as manage existing business and accounts.
He/ she will also be responsible for business development, including delivering business sales targets.
This
is an opportunity for someone who is willing to work independently with minimal
supervision and with a vision to grow to a higher position within the
organization.
There
is a need to build strong client relationships in this line of work.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and
implementing the business development and marketing strategies
- Creating and
maintaining critical data on customer profiles, target markets and
allocating appropriate resources accordingly.
- Maintain
existing business relationships through continuous client follow up
- Providing
weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on sales and marketing performance
against budgets, competition and market conditions
- Design and
coordinate an integrated marketing strategy to sustain the company brand.
- Identify
business opportunities within the East African market and develop plans
for translating these opportunities into business results
- Meet performance
standards
- To be involved
in any new sales pitches and proposals
- Any other role
as maybe assigned
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- A Bachelors
degree or Diploma in Marketing or Arts.
- Being a member
of any professional bodies such Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) or
Chartered Institutes of Marketers (CIM) or any other recognized body will
be an advantage.
- Must be above 30
years of age.
- Minimum 2-3
years relevant experience in marketing and/or business development.
- Demonstrated
ability to work against a sales plan and meet sales targets.
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills with the ability to deal effectively
at all levels
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office
- Have
well-developed interpersonal skills and amiable client approach.
- Ability to learn
quickly and develop products, as well as being persistent
- Creative, with
the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
- Must be
enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.
- An outgoing,
confident individual with initiative.
How
to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents for what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated CV, and your current salary and benefits package to nasserl2000@yahoo.com before close of business 31st July 2012.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents for what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward a copy of your updated CV, and your current salary and benefits package to nasserl2000@yahoo.com before close of business 31st July 2012.
Candidates
currently working within the industry will be given preference.
A
competitive, incentive based package will be offered.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.