Head Of Business Development

Job description

Strategy execution: Operationalize TruTrade’s growth strategy in Kenya; drive performance with operational and financial targets.
Business development. Gather market insights; Develop a pipeline of business opportunities; develop buyers’ accounts focusing on those who place a premium on sustainable sourcing and value traceability.
Secure Investment. Working with the CEO, establish a resource mobilization plan and replicable process for the same, identify and map potential investors, develop and present business proposals, follow up with investors on their commitments.
Strategic partnership. Position TruTrade as a leading player in the region in supply chain integration for smallholder farmers. Develop partnerships with appropriate entities including government agencies; regulators, private sector; processors and development actors focused on agriculture production and marketing.
Management. Liaise closely with the rest of Senior Management Team to provide oversight of Kenyan team and office administrative activities and contribute to business decision making.
Representation. Represent TruTrade at national and regional levels. Make high–level presentations and engage investors, government, private sector or civil society partners as required.