Business Growth and Development Lead

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya I Manage Limited Kenya Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

JOB OVERVIEW

A family-centric, faith-based transportation company is seeking to engage a Business Growth & Development Lead to drive organizational growth by leading business development initiatives, streamlining operations, and implementing effective processes. This position is central to the organization and therefore requires a versatile, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented individual. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams in alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
  • Lead client acquisition efforts by developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and building long-term relationships.
  • Establish and maintain strong networks with stakeholders, partners, and clients to enhance the company's market position.
  • Collaboration with business units leads to design and implement ideas that drive customer acquisition and brand growth.
  • Liaise with the management team to ensure seamless operations across all business units.
  • Innovate, develop, and establish structures, systems, processes, policies, and procedures to govern existing and future Business Units within and affiliated with the organization's business model.
  • Ensure adherence to the set standard operating procedures (SOPs) across business functions.
  • Review reports from various business functions and units, analyze data, and submit comprehensive insights to the Directors for strategic decision-making; Supervise and track performance targets within each business unit.
  • Work with the accounts department and business units' heads to prepare budgets and weekly requisitions covering all activities, ensuring timely payments to staff, suppliers, and utilities.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records are maintained for operational and financial decision-making; Ensure statutory deductions are correctly processed, filed, and submitted on time.
  • Work closely with the HR department to facilitate activities affecting the organization's employees.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing- or Business related Field.
  • 4-6yrs experience in Business Development roles.
  • 2 years' experience in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrable Business Administration experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Good organizational with attention to detail.
  • Ability to remain calm and be productive under pressure.
  • Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
  • Use a work plan to track progress across the board.

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