Functional responsibilities
Research and identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets.
Seek out the appropriate contact in an organization.
Regular engagements with customers/clients face to face or over the phone.
Foster and develop relationships with customers/clients.
Understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these.
Think strategically – seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business.
Work strategically – carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes.
Create products or services and be able to promote them.
Ensure staff are on board throughout the organization, and understand the need for change and what is required of them.
Train members of your team, arranging external training where appropriate.
Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department.
Liaise with the finance team, IT/Engineering and other cross functional teams as appropriate.
Seek ways of improving the way the business operates.
Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate.
Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
Keep abreast of trends and changes in the business environment the OpCo operates in.
Other requirements include:
At least 10 years of working management experience in the consumer finance / retail finance / digital finance services/technology services. Start-up experience would be highly preferred.
Experience working in top Mobile network Operator or leading Kenyan local corporate is a plus
Prior working experience covering different areas across Kenya is a must.
Entrepreneur mindset with hands-on and a can-do attitude.
Excellent knowledge of the Kenyan market, and deep understanding of telecom / banking landscape.
Strong ability to set clear measurable objectives, delegate responsibilities, assess, recognize and reward performance.
Strong leadership with excellent influencing, communication and presentation skills.
Strong management capacity with proven track record in managing regional areas across Kenyan.
Proven sales, operational and technical track record.
Drive and hunger to achieve results Independent, self-starter and initiatives.
Excellent business acumen and willingness to work within tight deadlines.
Previous responsibility in managing P&L of a set up/market.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
Does this sound like you? Please send your application to humanresource@asantefinancegroup.com and indicate Business Development Manager on the subject of your email.
Apply via :
humanresource@asantefinancegroup.com
