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. 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.
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.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.