Business Development Manager at Kaplo Africa

Job Summary

• We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven, and results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive client acquisition, generate new business opportunities, and contribute to revenue growth.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic relationships, identifying prospective clients, promoting the company’s products and services, and achieving assigned sales targets.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong business acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, prospecting, and market research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and individual clients.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to achieve assigned revenue targets.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and business presentations tailored to clients’ needs.
• Negotiate and close business deals while ensuring exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide accurate business development reports.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Represent the company professionally at networking events, corporate meetings, and industry engagements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and annual performance targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Insurance, Marketing, mass communication or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years’ experience in business development, corporate sales, relationship management, or client acquisition.
• Experience in the HMO or insurance sector is preferred.
• Female candidates are preferred for this role.
• Candidates should ideally be 32 years of age or below.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Proven track record of achieving business development and revenue targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools is an added advantage.

Why Join Our Client?

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable organization that values excellence, innovation, and performance. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build rewarding client relationships, contribute to business growth, and advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment.