Assistant Manager Business Development - 2 Positions at Kenya Development Corporation

The Assistant Manager Business Development will be responsible for origination of new business opportunities and ensure sustainability of the established businesses. He /She will also be responsible for developing policies and strategies for business development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify potential business and investment opportunities
• Monitor competitors’ offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and liaison with innovation team develop appropriate products and solutions.
• Co-develop the next generation products or services or solutions for the identified new business opportunities.
• Lead the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
• Develop and communicate a unique value proposition to identified clients.
• Initiate the identification of market niches based on KDC’s competitive advantage
• Formulate corporate brand identity and brand manual

Person Specification

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

• Master’s degree in relevant field from recognized field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at the level of supervisory level
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution