Business Development Executive – Logistics, Nairobi Office
(Kenya, Africa).
Our Client is an American company that provides a variety of in-country support services and logistical assistance to American DOD contractors, and governmental and non-governmental agencies working in the Middle East, Southwest Asia and Africa.
They
have experienced dramatic growth since their launch in 2003, and currently
maintains offices in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Djibouti,
Kenya, South Sudan and Washington D.C.
In
addition, they also maintains mobile operations in Iraq and Jordan, and coordinates
logistical support for DOD contractors in Iraq, Eastern Europe and throughout
the world.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identification
of new business opportunities / contacts in the local market.
- Selling
the MEBS brand of services aggressively in the market.
- Gaining
a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements.
- Development
of accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with
quotations.
- Maintenance
and development of relationships with existing customers via business
meetings, presentations, telephone and email correspondence.
- Acting
as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets .
- Negotiation
of the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
- Constantly
sourcing market and customer information.
- Representation
of the organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations &
identification of the same.
- Ability
to deliver a successful product demo/ extensive experience giving business
presentations to team members and clients.
- Excellent
Power Point essential for effective presentations.
- Excellent
communicational skills.
The
Person
- Knowledge
of Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti and Africa Markets
- Excellent
English Communication
- Strong
background in freight forwarding in adverse conditions.
- Relevant
Academic & Professional Qualifications.
To
Apply, Send CV to: recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net