Business Development Manager

Our client is a reputable multi-national company focused on creating long term solutions to pressing infrastructure, power generation and telecommunication needs in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Our client would like to fill the position of a Business Development Manager. Job Purpose/Summary The position holder will develop and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives conduct market research and ensure overall growth and expansion of the Company s products and services. Duties and Responsibilities  Building market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships within the Corporate and Public sector.  Identify, define and investigate new products/opportunities with a view of proposing complete feasibility to the board for possible investment/implementation.  Identify suitable products and services that can be introduced to meet the needs of the clients.  Develop and implement strategies, objectives and budgets to exploit business opportunities.  Take new products and services through a development process.  Perform periodic product performance review.  Make recommendations on research that should be undertaken to enhance product performance and competitiveness.  Proactively seek information on best practice in other markets to help with in developing a competitive world class product portfolio.  Identify opportunities for product review and improvement that will enhance performance.  Working closely with marketing and training teams to identify needs and develops products that respond to all the client s needs.  Locating and proposing potential business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities within the public and private sectors.  Close business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating agreements while integrating business requirements with business operations.  Manage client s services to achieve and maintain high customer service standards.  Work with various institutions and related associations to ensure growth in the business portfolio. Minimum Qualifications  A Business or marketing related degree from a recognized university.  A Master s degree in Business Administration or related field will be an advantage. At least 5-7 years of progressive work experience in Business development, Sales & Marketing as a senior manager.  Experience in FMCG and Agro business preferred.  Commercial acumen and awareness is essential.  Experience in developing and maintaining business growth.  Experience in market research, product launches and branding. Required skills and key competencies  Strong people leadership skills to develop and drive performance teams.  Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.  Result oriented.  Capable of taking innovative thinking.  Strong negotiation skills and is able to close deals.Required skills and key competencies  Strong people leadership skills to develop and drive performance teams.  Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.  Result oriented.  Capable of taking innovative thinking.  Strong negotiation skills and is able to close deals. How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward a copy of your updated resume, current salary and benefits package indicating the Job Title as the email subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 22nd August 2014.Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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