Business Development Executive Job Post at Events & Marketing Company in Kenya 2015
Our Client, a fast growing Events & Marketing Company is seeking to recruit a Business Development Executive.
Creative individuals with leadership, analytical, sales and marketing skills who wish to grow with the company are encouraged to apply.
Reports: General Manager
Position Summary: This position builds key relationships with clients and maintains both existing and new business.
The holder must be a strategic and creative planner who identifies opportunities, acquires and develop new businesses that increase revenue generation for the organization.
H/She will provide leadership to team members and oversee all projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
- Effective management of the marketing, sales, events and promotional activities of the products of different organizations.
- Acquire new business and maintain excellent client relationships with both existing and new clients.
- Develop an updated database of all clients.
- Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future target products
- Analyze customer research, current market conditions and competitor information for different brands
- Create relationships with marketing managers to be called in for marketing briefs
- Interpret a brief; write a creative proposal which will resonate with both the client and the consumer.
- Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products
- Develop product launch campaigns that have never been experienced anywhere
- Ensure the successful implementation of proposals developed.
- Expand and develop marketing platforms for different brands
- Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
- Monitor, review and report on all marketing activities and results on a weekly basis
- Determine and manage the marketing budget
- Deliver marketing activities within agreed budget
- Report on return on investment and key performance metrics of any brand campaign
- Create marketing presentations that win the hearts of the client and marketing teams
- Monitor industry best practices
Key Competencies & Skills
- Creative and innovative team player
- A Responsible, highly committed, reliable & loyal individual
- A problem solver and decision maker
- A good listener with excellent negotiation skills
- Detail oriented and analytical person able to work under pressure and outside normal hours
- Ability to maintain high quality standards and establish long-term relationships
- Knowledge of market trends with sound business management skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
- An organized constructive thinker
- Ability to multitask, prioritize & follow-up on projects through to completion
- Report and Proposal writing skills
- Excellent communicator (written, verbal) with good presentation skills
- An ethical leader, influencer, & planner of high Integrity
Qualifications and Experience
- A Business Related Degree
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an advantage
- Computing Knowledge (Excellent use of MS-Office Applications)
- At least 3 years of progressive sales and marketing experience, preferably a Marketing Agency.
If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications send a detailed CV with three (3) referees and a Cover letter indicating why you believe you are the best candidate for this position.
Also provide your current and expected salary.
Applications should be sent to recruit@fivetalentsafrica.com indicating the position title on the Subject line by Monday 9th, February, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.