Assistant Business Development & Trader at Crystal Recruit

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of new business strategies to grow commercial activities in the E. African Market
• Preparation of sector and project material to highlight upcoming sectors
• Identify upcoming sectors and research potential market size, customers, and key issues
• Prepare detailed memos of meetings
• Work as the junior to the Trading Manager and work to promote company products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives
• Support Trading Manager to prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to internal regulations and guidelines
• Work with the Trading Manager in researching existing and new products in East Africa
• Relationship with Nairobi business development and trading teams.
• Manage Suppliers/customers' relationships
• Counterpart staff of Tokyo Head Quarter/Asia Pacific Unit/Europe Middle East and Africa Unit.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Economics/Business
• MBA holders are particularly encouraged to apply
• Previous experience in consulting firms or investment banking or related will be a plus
• Experience in sales and business development in chemicals and/or steel products sectors.
• Experience in supporting role of senior managers with a little bit of hands-on experience
• Very good business communications skills (verbal, writing, and listening) in English.
• Good team working skills whilst having the ability to work independently.
• Advanced command of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel and entertain customers/clients when required.
• Knowledge of basic trade transactions, credit management, logistics, and basic legal affairs.
• Understanding of Business operations