Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in the Professional Services Industry based in Nairobi is looking for a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for all marketing, business development and public relations functions for the Firm.
This role will report directly to the Managing Partner
The job holder will be responsible for business development, marketing and creating brand visibility of the firm through corporate events.Develop, implement and monitor new business strategies and goals for the firm.Develop and implement brand building strategies for the firm.Responsible for re-branding of the firm and building and maintaining the firm’s reputation.Responsible for e- marketing the firm through the firm’s website, journals, professional magazines in accordance to the laws regulating the profession.Enhance organizational effectiveness through setting up appropriate marketing strategies.Responsible for submission of tender documents and participating in the tendering process for the firm.Responsible for seeking and acquiring new business for the firm.Responsible for networking with clients both individual clients and corporate clients.Build and manage relationships with the public including clients, public media, partners, interested parties and professional bodies among others.Manage all communications of the firm to the public with the aim of building and maintaining the firm’s reputation.Degree in Communication or Marketing from a recognized university.7 years’ experience in Marketing or Communication with at least 2 years in a management position within the service sector.Good at managing communication.Should be highly motivated, results driven and a good team player.Needs to understand business strategy and marketing operations and be able to contribute to the management team.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please send a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke (Indicating the JOB TITLE on the Subject Line) before close of business 4th April, 2014. Only successful candidates will be contacted.