Job Title: Business Development Manager
Organisation: Kagga & Partners (KAGGA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Kagga
& Partners (KAGGA) is a leading consulting firm in Engineering and
Management. Since its formation in 1974 by Eng. Abdu S. Kagga, KAGGA has
successfully executed a large number of consultancy assignments, not only in
Uganda but also in East, Central and Southern Africa including Tanzania,
Eritrea, Rwanda, Malawi, Swaziland, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan and
Mozambique.
& Partners (KAGGA) is a leading consulting firm in Engineering and
Management. Since its formation in 1974 by Eng. Abdu S. Kagga, KAGGA has
successfully executed a large number of consultancy assignments, not only in
Uganda but also in East, Central and Southern Africa including Tanzania,
Eritrea, Rwanda, Malawi, Swaziland, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan and
Mozambique.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will provide effective business
leadership that motivates the Business Development team to deliver on the
Business Development Support Unit’s (SU’s) performance targets. - Develop and implement a business strategy for
the Business Development SU that includes marketing, communications
(branding & PR), CSR and sales that support the Strategic Business
Units (SBUs) and SUs deliver on their strategies and business objectives. - Identify and prospect for new clients and
projects through networking, cold selling, advertising and other means. - Ensure compliance to the company’s Quality
Management and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) policies. - Grow and retain business from existing
clients by presenting new solutions and services. - As part of business development, tasked with planning,
conduct market research to identify and develop new services and
approaches. - Work in close collaboration with the SBU
Heads to lead in developing client and bid proposals. - Ensure the development and management of the
company’s online and offline marketing materials. - Keenly monitor and prepare periodic
performance updates of the implementation of the Business Development’s
strategy and present reports to the Managing Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Business-related
Degree from a recognised University. - Possession of a post graduate qualification
is an added advantage - At least five years’ experience working with
a reputable engineering organisation. - Previous experience in client prospecting and
proposal writing - Prior experience in business development
planning is an added advantage. - Ability to effectively communicate
- Ability to think at a strategic level
- Ability to work with and through
multidisciplinary teams - Ability to drive and deliver set results
- Ability to pursue high standards of
excellence in line with agreed policies and practices - Ability to identify and provide opportunities
that enable others reach their full potential - Ability to network, synergise and negotiate
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send
their applications by clicking on this link.
their applications by clicking on this link.
Please
upload the following in your application; an updated CV / resume (PDF or Word
Format) which should include your contact information and three work related
references and a one page statement describing your suitability for the role
should be included.
upload the following in your application; an updated CV / resume (PDF or Word
Format) which should include your contact information and three work related
references and a one page statement describing your suitability for the role
should be included.
Deadline: 15th August 2016
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