Business Development Officer at PeopleOS

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly driven Business Development Officer with great knowledge of B2B sales and strategic partnerships within Kenya. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the local business landscape, excellent relationship management skills, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. This role requires ownership, self-leadership, and a proactive approach to identifying and seizing new business opportunities.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Business Growth & Strategy

• Support the execution of business development strategies to expand market reach and revenue streams.
• Identify new business opportunities by analyzing market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities.
• Assist in developing tailored value propositions to attract and retain key clients.

Market Research & Analysis

• Support the execution of business development strategies to expand market reach and revenue streams.
• Identify new business opportunities by analyzing market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities.
• Assist in developing tailored value propositions to attract and retain key clients.

Lead Generation & Sales

• Identify and engage potential clients through targeted prospecting and networking.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of leads and opportunities using CRM tools.
• Support the sales process by coordinating client meetings, presentations, and follow-ups.

Partnership Development

• Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with corporate clients, financial institutions, and key stakeholders.
• Support partnership discussions, collaborations, and joint ventures to drive business expansion.

Client Relationship Management

• Provide excellent customer service to new and existing clients to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Assist in developing engagement plans to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Address client inquiries and work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Negotiation & Deal Closure

• Support contract negotiations and pricing discussions to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in deal structuring.

Industry Expansion

• Support contract negotiations and pricing discussions to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in deal structuring.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support contract negotiations and pricing discussions to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in deal structuring.

Job competencies and capabilities

Essential Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite.
• Adaptability to evolving market trends and digital transformation

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite.
• Adaptability to evolving market trends and digital transformation.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven experience in B2B sales within Kenya.
• Background in FSI, banking, or corporate sectors is a plus.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with fintech solutions, digital transformation, or enterprise technology is an advantage

Benefits

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile and innovative projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.