Business Development Manager (Interior Design)

Business Development Manager (Interior Design)

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Interior design

Industry: Construction

Location: Mombasa road, Nairobi

Salary: 100K – 150K basic plus commissionsOur client is a recently set up international company in Kenya that specializes in supply of building materials and interior design projects for high end

residential and commercial construction.
Reporting to the Managing Director the Business Development Manager will be responsible for raising the profile of our clients through establishing market penetration in Commercial and residential projects in the East Africa, generating new business opportunities through contacts, networking and association.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales and marketing goals, strategies, and plans
• Explore markets within East Africa for business opportunities and develop quality leads that can be converted to profitable business.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors, engineers, architects, government and high profile individuals through networking and attending meetings with peers within the industry.
• Document meetings through creation of Contact Reports, Design Briefs etc. and maintain a paper trail for all projects.
• Fully engage clients in order to sell our clients services, ensuring maximum profit and revenue for the company.
• Manage clients expectations through liaison with internal departments, keeping clients updated on project developments and building sustainable long term client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal departments and chase the team to deliver the client requirements on schedule and to the highest standard.
• Responsible for the collection of all own client payments, liaising with Commercial team and MD to ensure all necessary steps are being taken to recover funds.
• Attend networking meetings with Business Groups and Industry peers
• Develop a client database with up-to-date information on market trends and competitors
• Submit daily and weekly reports including but not limited to progress reports on calls, proposals and visits carried out.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or related field
• Preferably a lady, at least 28 yrs old
• Should possess a valid driving license and a car
• Must have working experience not less than 5 years in sales of construction materials & Interior design services
• Extra if having Architecture or Interior design background
• Working knowledge of MS office suite
• Should possess a car and a valid driving license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Should be presentable and well composed
• Knowledge of market research and sales forecasting principles and methodologies.
• Ability to develop and manage sales and operating budgets.
• Ability to compile and analyze statistical data, draws inferences, and prepares strategic

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Business Development Manager Interior design 100 – 150K Basic plus commissions) jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Thursday 28th May 2015Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands.
(Next to Unga House)