Business Development Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading overall growth strategy for the Company in Kenya (and in future, the wider region) and establishing clear plan:
• Identifying and prioritising new Counties to work with
• Establishing and leveraging relevant senior government relationships
• Identifying new funding opportunities and leading application process
• Leading application for licensing by regulatory body and maintaining this relationship to aid growth
• Generally establishing the Company further within the sector in Kenya – through running/attending events and representing the Company to various associations.

Qualifications:

• Must have minimum of five years of sales or business development experience at a senior level in a commercial organisation
• Must have proven experience working with government and/or private institutions within Kenya
• Must demonstrate commercial awareness and proven experience in developing strategic engagement plans
• Experience working in water/utilities/energy industry is highly desirable
• Experience applying for, winning and monitoring grant funding is desirable
• Experience in events organisation, engagement or marketing is desirable
• Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and ethical behaviour
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently with limited micromanagement
• Must have strong understanding of measures of performance
• Must have exceptional organisational skills and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
• Must demonstrate excellent, management, leadership and presentation skills
• Must have outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities