Business Development Manager Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Business Development Manager - Health, Safety and Hygiene

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Customer Relationship

• Develop in-depth market understanding and use this knowledge to support new product development so as to enable the company to attain an edge against competitors.
• Identify and execute potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Work closely with the business development team to ensure that the company is well positioned to compete effectively in respect to its product range, quality and service standards.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients and monitor their needs and those of the market to identify growth opportunities.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Provide strategic leadership to company operations, working with the stakeholders and employees to deliver excellent value to clients and enable the company to maximize its revenue and market share.
• Develop a dynamic business strategy that is able to deliver sustained growth in respect to both turnover and profitability as envisioned in the strategic plan.
• In liaison with your team develop the company budget with the approval of the Board and continuously monitor discipline in adhering to the budget.

Human Resources Management

• Recruitment of requisite employees, managing the employees in compliance of the company policies ensuring productivity.

Financial Management

• Ensure effective and efficient management of company resources including finances, assets etc.
• Set, manage and monitor the operational budget in consultation with the Group CEO.

Procurement systems

• Develop and implement sound procurement systems that ensure transparency and competitive procurement of quality goods. This will be coordinated in liaison with the Group head of procurement.   

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business related field from a recognized institution.
• A master’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven good leadership skills and business growth abilities
• Proven negotiating skills
• Excellent computer skills including power point presentation.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years in a relevant experience two of which should be in a senior position.
• A person having worked in a related field in a supply chain of hygiene and safety equipment and items is a plus

Person Specification:

• Strong business acumen
• Customer centric
• High integrity

Email CV and salary requirements to recruitment@odumont.com with “Business Development Manager-HSS” in the subject line