Business Development Officer at Opticom Kenya Limited

Overview And Purpose Of Position:

The Business Development Officer reports to the Deputy GM – Commercial Services. The Business Development Officer, or Business Development Associate creates new business strategies to boost a company’s revenue. Their primary duties include maintaining relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities and creating business forecasts.

Goals and Objectives:

Functions assigned to the business officer role may include financial management, general Administration, purchasing, inventory control, facilities coordination/planning, information technology assessment/planning, and closely related work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Analyzing current and past financial data and providing strategies to cut costs and increase revenue.
•  Leading the charge on market research plans to identify new opportunities.
•  Working with executives to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities.
•  Encouraging new and existing clients by creating and improving proposals.
•  Tracking expenses and maintaining the company budget.
•  Ensuring that the company meets revenue targets.
•  Providing training and mentoring to other members of the team.
•  Developing and pitching ideas for potential investors.
•  Prospecting for new clients and doing quotations.
•  Serve as a PA to the Deputy GM.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Accounting or related course.
• Strong business experience with at least 6 months in the relevant field or professional services function.
• Should be 25 to 30 years of age.

Personal Qualities and Behaviors:

•  Strong writing and communication skills.
•  Strong system integration experience.
•  Strong experience in planning, research and creativity.
•  Focus on results.
•  Able to work as part of a team and build relationships with others.