Business Development Assistant/ Admin Assistant
As a Business Development Assistant/Admin Assistant in our Commercial team you will support corporate business development efforts to expand company product portfolio through acquisition and will work in a collaborative environment with other internal departments including; Support, Operations and Technical.
The Business Development Assistant reports to the Business
Development Manager.
Responsibilities:
Requirement
As a Business Development Assistant/Admin Assistant in our Commercial team you will support corporate business development efforts to expand company product portfolio through acquisition and will work in a collaborative environment with other internal departments including; Support, Operations and Technical.
Reporting Relationship
Responsibilities:
A business development professional has three primary
responsibilities:
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Identifying new business leads
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Pitching products and/or services
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Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
When it comes to generating leads, day-to-day duties typically
include:
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Researching organizations to identify new leads and potential
new markets
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Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes
decisions about purchasing
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Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish
rapport and set up meetings
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Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
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Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
When it comes to the challenge of actually selling, other
typical duties include:
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Preparing tenders/RFPs, PowerPoint presentations and sales
displays
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Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the
company’s products/services
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Developing quotes and proposals
When it comes to administrative duties include:
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Be the first point of contact for our company.
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Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing
and introducing them appropriately
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Effectively answer, screen and forward large amounts of incoming
phone calls
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Manage Executive Management calendar
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Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary
stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms, brochures etc.)
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Maintain office security by following safety procedures and
controlling access via the reception desk
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Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock
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Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
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Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing,
photocopying, scanning
Requirement
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology or related
studies.
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At least 2 years of solution sales experience of B2B. Experience
of working within SLAs is a must
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Strong work ethic
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Ability to work under pressure/targets
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Excellent communication skills
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Delivery focused, proactive approach to work
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs
stating their expected remuneration to hr@bluesky.co.ke by
15th June 2018 clearly stating on the subject “Business
Development/ Admin. Assistant”