Business Development Manager Job. Meru County

Business Development Manager Jobs, Meru County Jobs

Position Scope

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Corporation provides very competitive credit products that cater for all its customer needs, with excellent customer service under a well-known brand.

Responsibilities

• Developing the marketing strategy and plan for the Corporation’s loan products;
• Preparing product development objectives; schedules for all phases of product development up to & including the introduction to market;
• Liaising with Branch Managers to ensure a quality loan portfolio;
• Identifying partnership opportunities for complementary third-party products to broaden Corporation’s product line;
• Exploring ways of improving existing products and services, and increasing profitability;
• Implementing brand building and marketing;
• Coordinating and developing marketing, sales and financial plans for proposed products;
• Developing and advising on capacity building of customers and partners in product knowledge
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends & market analysis to ensure that the Corporation is always ahead of competition;
• Developing staff competencies and skills through continuous training on products;
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-

• Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Management or any other related field from a recognized university;
• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage;
• At least 7 years’ experience in product & business development and marketing; three (3) of which must have been at a managerial level in a financial institution;
• Innovative, team player with exposure to product development;
• Ability to network and develop strong business relationships;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

How to apply

If you fulfill the above requirements, please send your application to the undersigned including a cover letter, CV, ID, testimonials, a day time telephone number, email address and three referees not later than 27th February 2019. Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the Corporations Head Office Reception, Ntara Place 1st floor upon signing a delivery at that office.

MANAGING DIRECTOR,

MERU COUNTY MICROFINANCE CORPORATION,

P.O BOX 2564-60200,

MERU.

Meru County Microfinance Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: For all positions, the applicant must indicate the current and expected salaries in the application.

Applicants should seek clearance from:-

• Credit Reference Bureau
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign Universities