An international manufacturer of high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications is looking to hire a business development manager.
The successful applicant will be tasked with the role of identifying new business, improving the company’s market position and achieving financial growth.
He or she will earn a monthly salary of between Sh. 250,000 and Sh. 300,000 with additional commissions. He or she will be based in Nairobi.
The applicant should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
- At least 5 years experience in a similar role (sales/business development management with a technical background)
- Financial knowledge is key with some knowledge of financial analysis
- Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for customer service and have a friendly and outgoing personality
- Flexible and able to handle frequent traveling in East Africa
Here are the job vacancy’s key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement business development strategies and plans
- Create and develop commercial opportunities to increase the companies income
- Identify new market opportunities and taking a lead in successful business proposals that will secure new business and long term client relationships for the company
- Assist in embedding a commercial client service focused approach to all business processes and activities
- Gathering market intelligence and generating new leads as well as follow up and coordination of sales.
- Developing and managing relationships including closing business relationships by coordinating requirements: developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations
- Contribute to the development, communication and promotion of corporate core purpose, vision, mission and values as well culture improvement in order to meet financial and performance targets
- Manage departmental budgets to meet the strategic and operational business plans.
- Support the development of performance standards to ensure the service is responsive to and meeting the needs of its customers.
- Critically analyzing new business line and employ all risk management processes
- Participate in seminars and be widely read in professional, technical and marketing publications
- Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience, you may send your CV, only quoting the job title on the email subject (Technical Business Development Manager – Cables) to [email protected] before Friday 3rd February 2017. Remember to indicate your current or last salary on your CV.
