Assistant Business Development Manager at Summit Human Resource & Marketing Consultant

Our client a credit-only Micro-Finance Company licensed in Kenya under the Company’s Act is looking for Assistant Business Development Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for formulation & execution of business strategy and reviewing existing products & processes with an objective to improving efficiency. The successful candidate must have experience in the financial sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulation & execution of business strategy.
• Overall project management and coordination to ensure efficiency.
• Establish a strong R&D department that will be responsible for research and identifying new business opportunities i.e new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services.
• Create an innovation hub/incubator for creating, piloting & fine-tuning products & processes before launching.
• Evaluating technical feasibility, design & optimization of process efficiency & productivity.
• Coordinating with all other departments to ensure alignment of objectives especially project-wise and harmony.
• Provide leadership & direction to direct reportees including coaching, appraisals and guidance.
• Reviewing existing products & processes with an objective to improving efficiency.
• Undertaking process & product fixes & improvements.
• Responsible for providing timely project progress reports/updates.
• Ensure that all end month processes are carried out, periods are properly closed and provide accurate and timely financial reports and forecasts.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized university.
• Must have at least 4 years relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Must have experience in the financial sector.
• Previous work experience in audit/Consultancy preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & problem-solving skills.