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Recruitment agency · Career Directions Limited

Head of Business Development and Growth

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NairobiSenior · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 2 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A company in Nairobi is looking for a Head of Business Development and Growth. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience in sales, marketing, revenue management, and business development who can lead growth strategies across multiple departments.

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What you will do

  • Develop and implement annual and quarterly growth plans aligned with company goals and budgets.
  • Set and track targets for revenue, occupancy, leads, conversions, partnerships, and portfolio expansion.
  • Manage the entire sales funnel from lead generation to conversion and retention.
  • Oversee marketing strategies including brand visibility, SEO, and customer acquisition campaigns.
  • Monitor revenue performance, pricing strategies, and develop plans to improve underperforming units.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with corporates, NGOs, property agents, and other stakeholders.
  • Lead negotiations and commercial engagements to expand the property portfolio and market presence.
  • Develop client retention strategies and use feedback to improve services.
  • Coordinate growth departments to align on targets and address cross-departmental challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Commerce, Hospitality, Real Estate, or related field.
  • 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in business development, commercial growth, sales, or revenue management, including leadership roles.
  • Ability to manage sales pipelines, analyze performance data, and create growth plans.
  • Experience in hospitality, property management, real estate, serviced apartments, NGOs, or startups is preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, commercial judgement, problem-solving, and reporting abilities.

How to apply

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