Business Development Assistants Jobs in Nairobi and Mombasa

Business

Development Assistant 

Location: Nairobi and Mombasa
 

Our

client a global transport and logistics Company with offices in more than 80

countries and represented by agents in many more is looking to recruit Business

Development Assistant
 

Duties

and Responsibilities

• Responsible
  
  for securing new customers, and maintaining and developing existing
  
  accounts.


• Meet
  
  and exceed target set in terms of contributing and generating revenue for
  
  the department.


• Conduct
  
  and report minimum number of sales leads set by the management and
  
  transform a minimum of those into revenue generating business.


• Responding
  
  to current and new clients’ requests and providing support and
  
  illustrating our services portfolio and capability.


• Understanding
  
  and communicating local customer needs and expectation throughout the
  
  organization.


• Maintain
  
  records of customer details / sales visits and generate reports on the
  
  same.



• Identify
  
  potential customers and register opportunities in the system; relentlessly
  
  pursue realization of such opportunities leading to revenue for the
  
  Company.


• Visit
  
  existing accounts validating our service levels and develop new revenue
  
  streams. Negotiate with the accounts as per price guidelines given,
  
  looking to maximize profits.


• Follow
  
  up on customer communications in a timely and professional manner.


• Support
  
  Customer Service and work closely with Operations and Documentation on the
  
  execution of customer service contracts.


• Promote
  
  the services offers by the Company and coordinate sales efforts with other
  
  departments.


• Assimilate
  
  market information and take part in the overall business development
  
  through weekly/ monthly sales meetings.


• Follow
  
  up with clients for outstanding supported by the Credit Controller.


• Meet
  
  and exceed revenue targets set per the set KPIs.


• Create
  
  and develop new revenue on existing accounts. Maintain customers profile
  
  report and follow up on leads.


• Generate
  
  sales leads and send to the Company’s networks across the globe.

Qualification

and Experience

• A
  
  minimum of a degree in any business related course for a recognized
  
  learning institution


• A
  
  minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in sales in freight forwarding Company


• Must
  
  have a strong Business acumen


• A
  
  good understanding of the freight forwarding industry

To

apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com or

before close of business 20th May, 2016. 

Clearly

indicate the position applied for and salary expectation on the subject line

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