Director of Business Development and Marketing at AfriHUB

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Generate new Ideals with the aim of creating more sales and increasing client base.
• Maintain customer relationships and ensuring customer loyalty through excellent customer service as well as meeting all client needs appropriate to their business.
• Developing growth strategies and plan, with specific emphasis on student recruitment;
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.
• Writing business proposals and negotiating with Clients.
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Following industry trends locally and internationally
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

Education

• M.Sc from a reputable university preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field.

Skills and Qualification

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience with proven background of winning new businesses in an academic environment;
• High level communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Creative thinking and goal focused;
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office, analytic and associated programs;
• Must have a strong research and strategic analysis skills;
• Must be skilled at agreeing and closing deals with clients;
• Proven ability to negotiate, with excellent presentation skills;
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy
• Project management skills and collaborative skills;
• Experience in meeting and exceeding targets in student recruitment;

Remuneration

• Competitive salaries and performance benefits, with great opportunity for career development.