Sacco Business Development Executive Career in Kenya

Business Development Executive – Sacco
 

Job Purpose: The role holder will be responsible for acquisition of new business, aggressively approaching potential customers with the aim of winning new business and also cross-selling to existing customers.
 

Roles and Responsibilities
 

The primary responsibilities are:

• Identifying new sales leads


• Pitching products and/or services


• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers


• Overseeing the development of marketing literature

Key tasks

• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets


• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing


• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport


• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives


• Attending conferences, meetings, and cooperative events


• Pitching for business and sales displays


• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments and offers in the co-operative


• Developing quotes and proposals


• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person


• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met


• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills


• Write reports and provide feedback to the management on the progress of the cooperative


• Client relationship building

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales role.


• A degree in Sales and Marketing (Finance, Economics, Business Management) from a reputable university or any other relevant degree in Business.


• Those working with Sacco’s have an added advantage


• A diploma in cooperative management is an added advantage


• A minimum score of Second Class Honours – Upper Division


• A score of B+ and above in K.C.S.E


• Socially adept


• Good with numbers


• Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people


• Strong communication and IT fluency


• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems


• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events


• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines


• Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations


• Attention to detail


• Excellent time management and organisation


• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced organization

How to Apply