Business Development Officer at Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

The Institute hereby seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced professional to join our team for the position below:

The position is responsible for coordinating, events and activities and provide support services for proper operation of the functions falling under the technical and linkages section of the OPI secretariat.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY/ OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OR ROLES:

1. a)      Recruit organisations to sign up for the OPI process to facilitate the award of the year.
2. b)      Plan the benchmarking program and recruit the delegates to generate revenue.
3. c)       Schedule and coordinate key departmental events example the intercompany visits and Company of the year award to ensure all the stakeholders achieve their objectives.
4. d)     Maintain efficient filing system, databases, client information and any necessary documentation for efficient functioning of the secretariat.
5. e)      Target companies and organisations for potential partnership or sponsorship opportunities to support the institution’s revenue generation.
6. f)       Plan, Schedule and coordinate company assessments for COYA (Company of the Year Award) and SMOYA (SME of the Year Award) to have a successful assessment exercise.
7. g)      Support the OPI technical team to achieve the OPI mandate.
8. h)      Prepare project proposals, RFPs and prequalification to generate business for the institute.
9. i)        Gathering market intelligence and creatively developing strategies to explore OPI business opportunities.
10. j)        Develop and maintain excellent level of product knowledge and provide one stop solution to clients’ queries regarding business excellence (COYA).

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

1. Financial growth and sustainability
2. At least 2 OPI presentations weekly
3. Minimum of 30 delegates benchmarking program

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor degree in relevant field from a recognized institution.
2. Three(3) years of relevant work experience.