Our client, a private water operator providing 24/7 access to clean water in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using smart technology and local operational excellence, they install and maintain water systems serving the poorest communities. They are currently seeking to Recruit a Business Development Manager.
The ideal candidate will drive the Company’s business growth, with initial focus on Kenya but in due course the wider East Africa / Sub Saharan footprint. The position is based in Nairobi, with expectations of significant domestic travel. The successful candidate will focus on developing key areas of business growth, including but not limited to, onboarding new counties for project expansion, improving the Company’s brand awareness across the Kenyan water sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading overall growth strategy for the Company in Kenya (and in future, the wider region) and establishing clear plan:
- Identifying and prioritising new Counties to work with
- Establishing and leveraging relevant senior government relationships
- Identifying new funding opportunities and leading application process
- Leading application for licensing by regulatory body and maintaining this relationship to aid growth
- Generally establishing the Company further within the sector in Kenya – through running/attending events and representing the Company to various associations.
Qualifications:
- Must have minimum of five years of sales or business development experience at a senior level in a commercial organisation
- Must have proven experience working with government and/or private institutions within Kenya
- Must demonstrate commercial awareness and proven experience in developing strategic engagement plans
- Experience working in water/utilities/energy industry is highly desirable
- Experience applying for, winning and monitoring grant funding is desirable
- Experience in events organisation, engagement or marketing is desirable
- Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and ethical behaviour
- Must demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently with limited micromanagement
- Must have strong understanding of measures of performance
- Must have exceptional organisational skills and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
- Must demonstrate excellent, management, leadership and presentation skills
- Must have outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
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