ICT Officer (Business Management) at Konza Technopolis Development Authority

Ref No: KNDC/06/2020
Grade: 6
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 60,000- 110,000 p.m
Terms of Service: 6- Month Contract, Renewable Subject to Satisfactory Performance
Department: Business Development & Innovation
Duty Station: Konza Technopolis

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities

• Develop new data center product plans within the applicable vertical market to support successful introduction;
• Compiling lists of prospective client businesses using trade directories and other sources;
• Work with cross-functional teams to lead the development and management of new of Cloud and value-added products and services.
• Formulate strategies for delivering on the overall DC & Cloudbusiness objectives.
• Acquiring and updating knowledge of Konza’s data center and competitors' goods and services, and market conditions;
• Visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities;
• Assessing customers' needs and explaining the goods and services which meet their needs;
• Promoting data center products and services to existing and prospective clients;
• Quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts and recording orders;
• Arranging installation of equipment and the provision of services;
• Reporting on sales made and the marketability of data center products and services;
• Following up with clients to ensure satisfaction with data center products and services purchased, arranging modifications and resolving any problems arising;
• Preparing sales reports, and maintaining and submitting records of business expenses incurred;

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience will be an added advantage;
• Bachelor’s degree in job related area or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Relevant Professional qualifications;
• Proficiency of business development in wholesale telecoms, data center and cloud services markets;