ICT Special Projects and Business Development Head Job Vacancy in Kenya 2013
Position: Special Projects and Business Development Head
Location: Nairobi
Industry: ICT
Our Client, an Information Communications Technology firm providing Custom Software Development, Mobile Banking, Web solutions alongside other ICT based services, seeks to recruit a Special Projects and Business Development Head.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and leading on special projects to achieve set targets.
He /she will be accountable for shaping and winning new business.
Keys Tasks and Responsibilities
- Developing new business opportunities and leading on special projects to achieve set targets
- Shaping and winning new business through client interaction to understand customers’ needs and problem statements
- Coming up with business proposals to justify the relevance of engagement and system development
- Setting up financial and performance target to develop viable businesses and ventures to be undertaken by the organisation
- Opening up new markets and engagements, boundary expansion and new product development
- Managing the sales and business development process and following up to ensure successful product delivery
- Making projects proposal, pitch solutions and presentations to the relevant parties and close sales/partnership agreements for new business
- Identifying trendsetter ideas by researching new technology, industry, market and related events, publications and announcements
- Supporting marketing activities including trade shows, mailings on mailing lists e.t.c
- Conducting relevant workshops, meetings and seminars to drive the business development objectives of the organization as a whole
Qualifications and Competencies
- A Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Business Development or any related field
- At least 2-4 years of experience in technical sales engagements in a relevant corporate industry
- Experience with enterprise software solutions in large complex organizations
- Good technical background with an understanding of software solutions development and project cycle
- Proven leadership and ability to drive Business development team
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Monday 26th August 2013.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.