Rwanda Internet Community and Technology Alliance (RICTA) is a not-for-profit organization representing the Rwanda Internet community whose main objective is to manage the .RW Country Code Top Level Domain (cc-TLD) and Rwanda Internet exchange point.
RICTA would like to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Business Development Manager.
Job Description
The main tasks of the Business Development Manager are:
- Brainstorming with the team to create new project strategies.
- Executing a consultative approach to attract profitable business across industrial sectors as well as maximizing opportunities to achieve financial targets.
- Leading Business projects planning sessions
- Identifying sales and services that would appeal to new clients
- Managing project progress and adapt work as required
- Ensuring projects meet deadlines
- Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Designing and signing off on projects
- Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation.
- Designing risk mitigation plan
- Researching the market and industry trends
- Deliver the highest level of customer service on behalf of the company
- Arranging business meetings and one-on-one conversations with prospective clients
- Negotiating Partnership contracts in line with growing partnership and financial base.
- Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for management
Responsibilities
- Improve the organization’s market position and achieve financial growth.
- He/she will define long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
Required Academic Qualifications, Competencies, and Skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, or related field
- Five to seven years of previous experience in business development, projects development, management, customer service, administration, or related field
- Goal-oriented, organized team player
- Eager to expand the company with new sales, clients, and territories
- Able to analyze data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets
- Experienced at preparing and presenting quarterly goals and forecasts for future projects
- Comfortable in both a leadership and team-player role
- Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
- Demonstrated and proven sales results
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Abide by all non-compete/solicit agreements
How to apply:
Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification. Applicants should submit Application Letter, CV/Resume, and copies of bachelor’s degree addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer- RICTA
6th Floor Telecom House
8KG 7 Avenue, Kacyiru, Kigali-Rwanda
and send it by mail to hr@ricta.org.rw
RICTA is an equal opportunity employer.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact directly our HR department via email geoffrey.k@ricta.org.rw or vanessa.m@ricta.org.rw.
Application deadline: Friday 12th March 2021 at 5 pm.
