Business Development Manager Job USIU Africa

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties

Market Research and Analysis:

  • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor offerings, and potential areas for growth in the non-credit courses market.
  • Analyze customer needs and preferences to tailor short course offerings accordingly.
  • Prepare materials for marketing and presenting executive courses to clients.

Strategic Planning:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy for executive courses.
  • Set clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the strategy.

Client Acquisition:

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation, networking, and relationship building.
  • Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, educational institutions, and individual learners.

Marketing and Promotion:

  • Develop and oversee marketing campaigns to promote executive courses.
  • Utilize digital marketing, social media, and other channels to reach target audiences.

Partnership Development:

  • Identify and establish partnerships with relevant organizations, industry associations, and influencers to enhance the visibility of executive courses.

Customer Feedback and Improvement:

  • Gather customer feedback to continuously improve the quality and relevance of executive courses.
  • Monitor customer satisfaction and address any concerns or issues promptly.

Budget Management:

  • Develop and manage the budget for business development activities of the Center for Executive Education.
  • Ensure cost-effective strategies and optimal resource allocation.

Reporting and Analysis:

  • Prepare regular reports on business development activities and key metrics.
  • Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Business, Communication or Related
  • Undergraduate degree in social sciences
  • Minimum 3 years (recent) working in a corporate or not-for-profit organization implementing Business Development Initiatives.
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Demonstrate leadership skills

Competencies & Skills;

  • Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
  • Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
  • Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities so as to use time efficiently
  • Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
  • Must be dependable, and able to follow instructions.
  • Must exhibit high ethical standards
  • Must be able to improve performance through management feedback

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How To Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Friday, October 11, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

Send your application to jobs-dvcasa@usiu.ac.ke