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  • Posted: May 8, 2026
    Deadline: May 25, 2026
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    Our core business is to provide our corporate clients with human capital solutions that result in measurably improved employee and organizational performance while minimizing employment practice risk. ​
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    Business Development Executive

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Business Development & Revenue Growth

    • Develop and implement strategic B2B business development plans aligned with company growth targets Identify, pursue, and secure new corporate accounts across various industries
    • Generate business opportunities through networking, referrals, market intelligence, cold outreach, and strategic partnerships
    • Drive revenue generation through acquisition of long-term commercial contracts and recurring business opportunities
    • Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline from lead generation to contract closure
    • Conduct market mapping to identify target sectors, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities
    • Continuously identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling solutions to existing and prospective clients
    • Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and conversion targets

    Corporate Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers including CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors, Operations Managers, Procurement Managers, Finance Leaders, and business owners Conduct high-level business meetings, presentations, and negotiations with prospective clients Understand client operational challenges and position tailored business solutions accordingly
    • Manage client engagement processes from prospecting, proposal stage, negotiations, onboarding, and after-sales relationship management
    • Ensure high client retention through relationship management and consistent follow-up Represent the company during networking forums, industry events, exhibitions, and corporate meetings

    Proposal Development, Tendering & Contract Management

    • Prepare professional proposals, quotations, capability profiles, commercial presentations, and business pitches
    • Coordinate preparation and submission of tenders, RFQs, and business proposals
    • Participate in commercial negotiations and contract discussions with clients
    • Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth onboarding and implementation of client accounts
    • Ensure proper documentation, follow-up, and tracking of all business opportunities and contracts

    Digital Platform & Solution

    • Sales Support commercialization and market penetration of the company’s digital management platform
    • Conduct platform demonstrations and client solution presentations
    • Educate clients on operational efficiencies and value addition through digital solutions
    • Work closely with management on go-to-market strategies for technology products and business solutions Identify strategic partnership opportunities to support platform adoption and growth

    Reporting, Analytics & Market Intelligence

    • Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports highlighting pipeline activity, meetings, conversion rates, revenue generated, and forecasts Maintain accurate CRM records and client engagement trackers
    • Provide management with competitor insights, pricing intelligence, and market feedback
    • Develop business development activity reports and account performance updates
    • Monitor client trends, industry developments, and emerging opportunities to support strategic planning
    • Present sales performance updates and strategic recommendations during management review meetings

    REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

    • Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) – Marketing or related field Diploma in Marketing and Sales
    • Experience Minimum 5 years of proven experience in B2B or corporate sales / business development
    • Strong experience in consultative and relationship-driven selling
    • Demonstrated track record in meeting and exceeding revenue targets
    • Experience engaging executive-level decision-makers and senior stakeholders

    Other Requirements

    • Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, networking events, and business engagements
    • Comfortable operating in professional corporate environments Commercially minded, target-driven, and self-managed Ability to independently source, manage, and close business opportunities

    KEY COMPETENCIES

    • Strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing skills
    • Business networking and corporate relationship management
    • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen High-level communication and interpersonal skills
    • Results-oriented with strong drive and initiative CRM proficiency and pipeline management
    • Market intelligence and competitor analysis Digital literacy and solution-selling aptitude
    • Proposal and tender coordination Client retention and after-sales management

    IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

    We are looking for professionals who:

    • Have strong experience in B2B or corporate sales Understand consultative and relationship-driven selling
    • Are comfortable engaging executive-level decision-makers
    • Have strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal-writing skills
    • Are commercially minded, target-driven, and self-managed
    • Can independently source, manage, and close business opportunities
    • Have strong business networking and relationship management capabilities
    • Are confident operating in professional corporate environments

    PREFERRED INDUSTRY BACKGROUND

    Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply:

    • Corporate services Consulting Insurance
    • Banking & financial services
    • Technology & SaaS
    • Logistics & supply chain
    • Recruitment & outsourcing
    • Real estate FMCG Enterprise or solution sales

    WHAT WILL GIVE YOU AN ADVANTAGE

    • Existing network of corporate decision-makers
    • Experience handling recurring-service or contractual B2B sales Proven track record in business development and revenue growth
    • Experience building or managing sales teams
    • Strong understanding of corporate sales cycles and procurement processes
    • Ability to develop strategic partnerships and key accounts

    Method of Application

    Application Process Candidates meeting the above qualifications to send their CV and a cover letter to careers@orchidhr.co.ke with the subject line “Business Development Executive” by 25th May 2026.

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