Latest Recruitment at Cytonn Investments - 2 Positions

• Oversee feasibility studies, including market research and surveys to ensure that contemplated developments are responsive to the prevailing economic, social and demographic trends; and to identify non obvious development opportunities;
• Coordinate the creation of compelling development concepts;
• Develop and critique business cases for projects to ensure that developments are financially viable and can attract requisite funding;
• Develop permitting strategy and secure permits and requisite statutory approvals in coordination with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects;
• Manage the tendering process and assembling of development team, including architects, contractors, engineers, and development consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate development team throughout the development process. The Senior Development Manager shall therefore be responsible to manage the development team for efficiency and maximum results;
• Guide teams through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff;
• Select and implement appropriate construction management approach on project-specific basis; therefore manage and oversee the approach selected;
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules;
• Monitor project progress including schedule and budget variance; manage team to deliver project on budget and schedule;
• Oversee vendor and project team members work to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations;
• Coordinating every phase of development and any additional project management activities as required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• 10 years’ experience in real estate development including several years of experience in large developments / projects;
• A Bachelor’s degree (second class honors – upper division) with a minimum of B+ in KCSE or equivalent
• Experience in managing real estate development projects, preferably with global markets experience;
• Experience must include demonstrable knowledge of real estate valuation techniques, project finance, development project cash flow modeling, public approvals and permitting/entitlement process;
• Experience managing contractors and architects through design and construction;
• Track record of managing projects to budget and schedule;
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts;
• Strong analytic skills, including ability to independently conduct real estate financial analysis;
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing;
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community;
• Ability to organize work, work independently, problem solve, and be persistent;
• Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven attitude towards work, with a sense of humor is desired;
• Strong problem solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency;
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team in a fast paced environment.

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• The sales executive will be involved in developing marketing strategies for one of our iconic development and sourcing for prospective clients
• Taking the clients through the product until the execution of the sale
• He/she shall attend and represent Cytonn in events held such as expos and sales activations
• Monitoring and analysing sales and market trends
• Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them
• Building market position of the development by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships with clients
• Carry out product demonstration to clients and brief them about the benefits, location, prices and payment methods
• Carry out site visits to showcase the products to the clients
• Share a daily report on the achievements, products uptake, as well as any challenges encountered
• Carry out regional marketing campaigns for the development
• Carry out any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by your supervisor
• Responsible for being a brand ambassador for the development involved and acting professional at all times
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• KCSE grade B+ and above
• A second class upper division degree from a reputable institution
• At least 3 years relevant sales experience in real estate and financial products
• Individuals with youthful energy and a team spirit
• Ability to meet targets
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact
• Presentable and with good command of the English language
• Strong communication skills and ability to identify prospective clients
• Good understanding of Cytonn products and willingness to learn
• Ability to confidently explain and sell financial products and real-estate
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to guide clients to the activation desk, hold a conversation and create interest in the product