Business Development Associate at KKCO East Africa

Primary Responsibilities

Client Acquisition & Opportunity Management

• Identify potential clients and track market opportunities in the firm’s focus sectors.
• Support the creation and execution of strategies to promote key service offerings.
• Collaborate with Partners and Managers to design client engagement plans.
• Prepare and manage proposals, bids, and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).

Market Research & Insights

• Conduct analysis of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity.
• Maintain the opportunity pipeline and assist in generating business development reports.
• Review RFPs and support the preparation of bid responses.

Client Relationship Support

• Coordinate client meetings, follow-ups, and engagement touchpoints.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing client feedback through surveys and post-engagement evaluations.
• Ensure client and prospect records are current and accurate within the CRM system.

Campaigns, Events & Branding

• Support the planning and execution of seminars, webinars, and networking events for clients.
• Help distribute thought leadership content and newsletters.
• Ensure consistency of brand messaging across all client-facing materials.
• Prepare and maintain marketing collateral, including company profiles, proposal templates, and capability statements.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with internal teams to ensure seamless client service delivery.
• Track business development initiatives and assist with reporting on pipelines and performance.
• Provide administrative support in the implementation of the business development plan.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development, marketing, or client-facing roles.
• Experience within a professional services environment is desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIM, CPA) are an advantage.