Business Development Manager Job Vacancy

Position: Business Development Manager

Responsible to: HOD, Sales & Marketing

Company Profile

Our Client is a marketing support services provider specializing in experiential marketing. They also undertake other outsourced marketing and sales activities such as merchandising, sales activations and distribution management.

Our client rides and is driven by Excellence in Execution of all projects contracted to it.

The key driver is great innovative ideas supported by excellence in execution.

Purpose of Role

Business Generation, through achievement of set business targets, acquisition of new clients and preparation of business proposals in line with the Company standards and policies.To lead the production process of all initiatives/ideas designed for or from the client.Ensure that all projects run within the set Key performance Indicators.Responsible for delivering the cost Management Agenda i.e. delivering effectively with great efficiencyTo provide direction and implement client's requirements; follow up to ensure execution quality is up-to expected standards.To spearhead innovations and fresh ideas that will grow client's brand performance.Client service through timely feedback, holding of regular meetings with clients, building beneficial client relationships.Quality controls - qualify and sign off execution plans (project charter), carry out regular field visits to review progress, and audit market executions.Grow Market Share through innovation, brand building and differentiation.Finance, budgeting and planning -participate in business planning and ensure consistent (profitable) costing of projects.Clients’ Sales ManagersClient’s Brand Managers and Trade Marketing teamHigh levels of respect/contact required with Trade partners as well as client.Peers in FMCG industry, external industry data sourcesYou will oversee the Breakdown of each project and identify tasks and resources required.Based on the project, you will resource the project with the relevant team to deliver.Sign off all project plans.Ensure that the projects are well resourced.Head the Recruitment & training processes.Ensure database of entire project team and resources exists before kickoff.Ensure all project support materials are in place and on time.Project Implementation and Management
Champion all projects implementation and management.Oversee effective and efficient use of the resources.Project Evaluation and Reports
Identify gaps and challenges from each project and plan to resolve or mitigate them.Lead the evaluation of each project at each stage.A Bachelors Degree from an accredited University with an emphasis in Marketing, Sales, & Public Relations or any other relevant social science degree.+ 3 years proven business development record & pitching for new clients; proven experience in projects management within a commercial environment with bias to FMCG/Telecommunications;
Good understanding of the marketing and advertising industry in Kenya.
Ability and experience in working under pressure to create winning initiatives; must be able to negotiate for projects acquisition and possess excellent formal /public presentation skills.Extensive experience in implementing joint working initiatives with internal customers/clients.Self-motivated individual with the ability to generate new leads and capitalize effectively on currently existing ones; must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and contribute to team success.In-depth knowledge and understanding of the project managementWorking knowledge of Account management, Business analysis, Information management.Strong Relationships Management.Market research literacy.Proven communication, influencing and negotiation skills.Strong analytical abilityPC skills, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.Understanding of analytical toolsPeople management skills.Merchandising principles.Send your resume to retailexperts2007@gmail.com not later than: 27th January 2010 indicating current and expected salary.

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