Position Description: Our client, a reputable college requires a Business Development Manager will be responsible for pursing and acquiring new business, develop and negotiate strategies; close new business deals; maintain existing clients and maintain the organization’s values during these business transactions

Major Areas of Responsibility:
Act as Business Development lead for prospective clients for the professional qualifications, training and consultancy
Responsible for leading and coordinating the identification of resource requirements for new clients.
Provide business development and sales direction and support
Oversee Preparation and submission of tenders and proposals
Market trainings, professional courses and other products to potential clients

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
Ability to strategically originate / prospect for new clients
Business / Financial Acumen –have an understanding on how businesses work including drivers of cost and revenue: be able to develop actions to correct financial performance; know the marketplace and understands how business strategies and tactics impact
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal by demonstrating the ability to present information effectively and persuasively across various settings, including formal and informal presentations, telephone / conference calls and email
Ability to effectively and proactively network
Brings energy, enthusiasm, and positive goal setting to the job
Ability to provide guidance, motivation to a dynamic team.
Education and Experience:
A business degree with five to seven years experience in business development preferably in the Training and Development field,
Previous experience as a trainer or teacher of professional development courses.
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal by demonstrating the ability to present information effectively and persuasively across various settings, including formal and informal presentations, telephone / conference calls and email
Insights / market intelligence on trends in the industry

Special Demands / Skills:
Maintain good client relationships
Ability to plan and think strategically when approaching prospective clients
Maintain the confidentiality of the College, Training & Consultancy operations, its student / clients and their contacts at all times
Personal attributes:
Maturity and Confidence
Patience / Perseverance
Well-developed communication skills
Well organized logical thinker

If you meet the above qualifications, send your detailed CV and Cover Letter with the subject: Business Development Manager to recruit@talentsource.co.ke