Business Development Officer at Great Lakes University of Kisumu

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new and follow up business opportunities by developing profitable business growth across the University
• Develop marketing strategies for the various established business projects
• Ensure and contribute to development of business plans and work with department heads to execute business development initiatives targeting business generating projects
• Develop customer care strategies and distribution strategies to acquire, expand and retain profitable relationships.
• Understand the needs of customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these needs.
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Contact potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
• Research the latest in the business industry and create new opportunities to expand business.
• Carry out periodic monitoring and evaluations within the department and collaborate with relevant heads of departments to ensure requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals.
• Develop, manage and execute operational processes for competitive business models to meet customer needs, which include value propositions, service model, pricing models, solution packages and credit terms

Qualification & Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Management or a related field.
• 3- 5 years of proven sales track record and experience in business or a related area.
• High level strategic planning and organizational skills, including forward planning and forecasting.
• Tenacity and drive to seek new income generating business and meet or exceed targets while ensuring customer satisfaction.