Operations · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupSenior Business Development Manager
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About this role
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Role overview
A leading retailer and distributor in home appliances and consumer electronics is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager based in Nairobi. This role involves leading the Commercial & Industrial Accounts Cluster to drive business growth and develop a strong sales team. It is suited for an experienced professional with a background in B2B sales and team leadership.
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What you will do
- Lead the growth of strategic customer accounts within the Commercial & Industrial sector.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through active market engagement.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers and key customers.
- Develop plans to increase customer value and market share.
- Lead presentations, negotiations, proposals, and tenders with customers.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to find growth opportunities.
- Coach and mentor the sales team, conducting performance reviews and supporting development.
- Ensure accountability for revenue, profit, pipeline, CRM use, and customer engagement within the cluster.
- Support the Head of B2B by providing commercial insights and driving execution excellence.
- Promote sales discipline, CRM adoption, and best practices across the cluster.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer experience and business results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Sales & Marketing, or related field.
- Professional qualification in Sales Leadership, Business Development, or Key Account Management is preferred.
- At least 8 to 10 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or key account management.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in leading, coaching, or managing a sales team.
- Proven success in achieving revenue growth through acquiring new business and developing customers.
- Strong leadership and people development skills.
- Excellent skills in business development, negotiation, and managing customer relationships.
- Experience handling complex customers, tenders, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong commercial understanding with excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Self-motivated, analytical, results-driven, and able to inspire high performance.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.