Business Development Manager at Kenya Union Of Savings & Credit Co-operative Limited

Job Reference Number: PF-BDM-21/4/21

Terms: Three year contract renewable based on performance

Reports To: CEO

Job Purpose

Responsible for growing and diversifying business with a view to increasing income, growing deposits, loans and membership in order to secure the future growth and viability of the society.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing business growth strategies and plans
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Implement strategies for Increasing client base in accordance with the strategic plan
• Management of the Sacco product portfolio including developing new products and value proposition
• Developing business proposals to potential clients and other strategic partners.
• Initiating discussions and negotiating with stakeholders in regard to new business initiatives and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Identifying, mapping and responding to strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the operating environment that may affect implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Advising the CEO on appropriate responses to industry trends locally and internationally
• Reporting on business growth successes and areas needing improvements
• Develop new staff into effective sales persons.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, economics or Finance.
• MBA or Post Graduate qualifications as an added advantage.
• Professional Qualifications in marketing.
• 5 years working experience at a senior level in a Financial Institution and preferably within the co-operative movement
• Membership of relevant professional bodies e.g. Marketing Society of Kenya e

Attributes

• 30 Years of age and above.
• Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• High degree of integrity
• Excellent selling, cross-selling and relationship management skill
• Strategic thinking and results orie
• Track record of good management and development skills.
• Orientation towards business growth and development.