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 is looking for an energetic, self-driven, intelligent and experienced Business Development & Innovation Officer.
Job Purpose / Summary: Responsible for identifying and implementing new and existing opportunities within the sector in line with agreed strategies and policies as defined.
- Investigate any existing projects identified by the company with a view of commercialization.
- Identify sales and marketing opportunities.
- Analyze business/market trends, product line development, changes in future demand, competition and contacts.
- Implement strategies for developing existing products into existing markets as well as new markets.
- Be responsible for market intelligence.
- Close business deals by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating agreements while integrating business requirements with business operations.
- Locating and proposing potential business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities within the public and private sectors.
- Strengthen relations and maintain linkages between customer, sales and marketing and production.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelors’ degree in any numeric discipline.
- At least 3-4 years’ experience in Business Development gained in a relevant capacity.
- Experience in FMCG and Agro business preferred.
- Commercial acumen and awareness is essential.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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 21st August 2014.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.