Business Development Associate – Limuru, Kenya

Our client, a leading Agricultural Company with a Sub Saharan reach based in Limuru is seeking to recruit a resourceful, self-starter, resourceful, highly organized, energetic and innovative Business Development Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in finishing the projects that have already started. He or she Must have at least 3 years’ experience in Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the top management with drafting business plans, contracts, proposals, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
• Follow up on generated leads, finishing contracts and market research.
• Willing to familiarize yourself with the company’s vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.
• Conducting market research and analysis.
• Build strong business relationships with new clients and maintain existing client relationships.
• Maintaining international contacts.
• Collating and maintaining client information in the CRM database.
• Developing and implementing sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analysing sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
• Achieve the set monthly targets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-Business Management and Marketing or a relevant field.
• Must have at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in Business Development or similar field.
• French-speaking candidates will have a distinct advantage.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Strong organization and project managing skills.
• Must have impeccable communication skills.
• MUST have a proven record of meeting targets.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-driven, focused and goal oriented.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

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