Monday, August 5, 2013

ICT Special Projects and Business Development Head Job in Kenya

Position: Special Projects and Business Development Head 
 
Location: Nairobi 
 
Industry: ICT

Our Client, an Information Communications Technology firm providing Custom Software Development, Mobile Banking, Web solutions alongside other ICT based services, seeks to recruit a Special Projects and Business Development Head.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and leading on special projects to achieve set targets. 

He /she will be accountable for shaping and winning new business.
 
Keys Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Developing new business opportunities and leading on special projects to achieve set targets
  • Shaping and winning new business through client interaction to understand customers’ needs and problem statements
  • Coming up with business proposals to justify the relevance of engagement and system development
  • Setting up financial and performance target to develop viable businesses and ventures to be undertaken by the organisation
  • Opening up new markets and engagements, boundary expansion and new product development
  • Managing the sales and business development process and following up to ensure successful product delivery
  • Making projects proposal, pitch solutions and presentations to the relevant parties and close sales/partnership agreements for new business
  • Identifying trendsetter ideas by researching new technology, industry, market and related events, publications and announcements
  • Supporting marketing activities including trade shows, mailings on mailing lists e.t.c
  • Conducting relevant workshops, meetings and seminars to drive the business development objectives of the organization as a whole 
Qualifications and Competencies
  • A Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Business Development or any related field
  • At least 2-4 years of experience in technical sales engagements in a relevant corporate industry
  • Experience with enterprise software solutions in large complex organizations
  • Good technical background with an understanding of software solutions development and project cycle
  • Proven leadership and ability to drive Business development team
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Monday 26th August 2013. 

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