There is an urgent need for expansion of our operations in other parts of Africa hence, we are recruiting suitable and qualified candidates to fill up the below positions in the organization:
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Location: Kigali
Department: Business Development
Reports to: General Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Business Development Officer is responsible for developing marketing and business plans for the achievement of revenue goals for the Organization. S/He will assist in the development and implementation of long term organizational strategic goals, selected marketing initiatives, innovative business ideas and solutions that will position the organization competitively and profitably to enlarge her current clientele base, build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals while maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the business and revenue generation of the Rwanda branch of the organization
- Engage in market research in order to identify new business opportunities for the organization
- Develop and constantly update and communicate market segments for the organization internally
- Market organization’s services to potential customers about the various benefits offered by the organization’s services and following up to close business deals
- Drive business development through business proposals and pitching to customers and prospects
- Respond to queries and complaints from clients as regards the company’s services; this should be done in a timely fashion
- Develop innovative strategies for servicing and retaining clients; this includes active communication channels in order to get feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan
- Maintain updated clients and prospects database
- Determine and develop methods of partnership with service providers and vendors in the industry.
- Assist in the design concept development of all marketing materials including company profile, events/program fliers, proposals, etc.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
- First Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
- At least 2-4 years sales/ marketing experience in the services sector
- Demonstrated track record in sales and client retention
- Experience in the travel industry will be an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- Strategic planning and good negotiation skills
- Excellent command of English language both written and spoken
- Excellent command of French & Kinyarwanda languages
- Must be outgoing
- Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent understanding of the territory and market management
- Excellent numeric and analytical skill
- Must be self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work with a team
REMUNERATION: Attractive & competitive
Method of Application
Candidates should submit a one-page profile and CV as a SINGLE WORD DOCUMENT to recruitment@foshizitours.com
NOTE: the subject of the mail should be the job title.
Submission closes Wednesday, June 13, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
