Business Development Officer at

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Opticom Kenya Limited Full time
Opticom designs and deploys integrated security solutions using a combination of the latest future-proof technologies and drawing on our 25 years combined experience in Kenya and the United Kingdom in security, to deliver a comprehensive protection management service

Overview And Purpose Of Position:
The Business Development Officer reports to the Deputy GM – Commercial Services. The Business Development Officer, or Business Development Associate creates new business strategies to boost a company's revenue. Their primary duties include maintaining relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities and creating business forecasts.

Goals and Objectives:


Functions assigned to the business officer role may include financial management, general Administration, purchasing, inventory control, facilities coordination/planning, information technology assessment/planning, and closely related work.


Responsibilities and Duties:
Analyzing current and past financial data and providing strategies to cut costs and increase revenue.
Leading the charge on market research plans to identify new opportunities.
Working with executives to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities.
Encouraging new and existing clients by creating and improving proposals.
Tracking expenses and maintaining the company budget.
Ensuring that the company meets revenue targets.
Providing training and mentoring to other members of the team.
Developing and pitching ideas for potential investors.
Prospecting for new clients and doing quotations.
Serve as a PA to the Deputy GM.

Requirements

Qualifications/ Experience:
Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Law, Accounting or related course.
Strong business experience with at least 6 months in the relevant field or professional services function.
Should be 25 to 30 years of age.

Personal Qualities and Behaviors:
Strong writing and communication skills.
Strong system integration experience.
Strong experience in planning, research and creativity.
Focus on results.
Able to work as part of a team and build relationships with others.

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