Business Development Executive at Tamarah Limited

Job Brief

We are looking for an experienced, competitive and trustworthy Business Development Executive to help us build up our business activities. You will be responsible for developing business leads and pursuing new sales prospects and maintaining customer relations.

The goal is to meet and surpass our expectations to drive rapid and sustainable growth.

Skills

• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Teamwork
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Creativity

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing and implementing effective marketing communication campaigns
• Writing copy for all marketing collateral, including brochures, letters, emails and websites
• Monitor ongoing campaign spend against budgets, keeping accurate records and highlighting any variances
• Assisting in the production of competitor analysis and reporting, with particular reference to pricing, presentation and promotion
• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Actively seek out new business opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
• Set up meetings with potential customers, negotiate the terms of an agreement and close business deals
• Prepare and deliver proposals and quotations to potential customers
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• Participate on behalf of the company in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Collaborate with team to achieve better results

Requirements of the role

• Proven experience in business development for a construction company
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
• Strong project management/organisational skills
• Ability to use spreadsheets to analyse data and spot trends
• Understanding of customer segmentation
• Diploma in Marketing or any relevant field