Job Brief
We are looking for an experienced, competitive and trustworthy Business Development Executive to help us build up our business activities. You will be responsible for developing business leads and pursuing new sales prospects and maintaining customer relations.
The goal is to meet and surpass our expectations to drive rapid and sustainable growth.
Skills
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Influencing and negotiation skills
Teamwork
Capacity to work under pressure
Creativity
Responsibilities
Planning, developing and implementing effective marketing communication campaigns
Writing copy for all marketing collateral, including brochures, letters, emails and websites
Monitor ongoing campaign spend against budgets, keeping accurate records and highlighting any variances
Assisting in the production of competitor analysis and reporting, with particular reference to pricing, presentation and promotion
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
Actively seek out new business opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
Set up meetings with potential customers, negotiate the terms of an agreement and close business deals
Prepare and deliver proposals and quotations to potential customers
Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
Participate on behalf of the company in trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
Collaborate with team to achieve better results
Requirements of the role
Proven experience in business development for a construction company
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
Strong project management/organisational skills
Ability to use spreadsheets to analyse data and spot trends
Understanding of customer segmentation
Diploma in Marketing or any relevant field
