Head Of Business Development at TruTrade Africa

Job description

• Strategy execution: Operationalize TruTrade’s growth strategy in Kenya; drive performance with operational and financial targets.
• Business development. Gather market insights; Develop a pipeline of business opportunities; develop buyers’ accounts focusing on those who place a premium on sustainable sourcing and value traceability.
• Secure Investment. Working with the CEO, establish a resource mobilization plan and replicable process for the same, identify and map potential investors, develop and present business proposals, follow up with investors on their commitments.
• Strategic partnership. Position TruTrade as a leading player in the region in supply chain integration for smallholder farmers. Develop partnerships with appropriate entities including government agencies; regulators, private sector; processors and development actors focused on agriculture production and marketing.
• Management. Liaise closely with the rest of Senior Management Team to provide oversight of Kenyan team and office administrative activities and contribute to business decision making.
• Representation. Represent TruTrade at national and regional levels. Make high–level presentations and engage investors, government, private sector or civil society partners as required.