Senior Head of Business Development

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is an international leading provider of financial and risk services. They are looking for a Head of Business Development to join their team in Nairobi.

Job Description

  • Responsible for the overall management of all strategic and operational Marketing and Customer Relationship activities.
  • Provide market feedback to the company leadership regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and generate product development ideas.
  • Take ownership of the management of the sales and marketing functions of the business.
  • Drive increased revenue and profit to achieve the Company`s ambitious growth.
  • Working to stringent targets, the job holder will be required to adopt a professional and knowledgeable approach to each new business call.
  • Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets.


Qualifications

  • Degree in Marketing/ business related field
  • Profession qualification such as CIM, ACII, AIK certificate is an added advantage
  • Presentation skills
  • Experience in working with senior management to align sales strategies and solutions
  • Must have experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment
  • Excellent negotiation skills, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business
  • Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads
  • Able to work to a high level of accuracy
  • Computer literate ( outlook, excel and word)
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision


Additional Information

Candidates who currently stay in Nairobi are encouraged to apply as interviews will be held in Nairobi.  

Deadline: 20th Feb 2017

We are located on 4th floor, Kipro Centre in Westlands, Nairobi