Business Development Manager.

Our client, a Hotel and Resort within Nairobi, is looking for a Business Development Manager.

Reporting to the MD, the Business Development Manager, will be responsible for the Sales and Marketing function.

He/she must have good knowledge of Branding, PR and Communication.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enhance organizational effectiveness through setting up appropriate sales and marketing strategies.
• Increase revenue base for the hotel and sustain growth and number of clients/potential clients
• Manage all communications of the Firm to the public with the aim of building and maintaining the Firm’s reputation
• Networking with both individual clients and corporate clients.
• Developing the hotels’ overall marketing plan
• Developing the Marketing budget and ensuring that the marketing spend is well within the budget
• Ensuring that the organization is well positioned within the market through robust brand strategies.
• Product development - designing and coming up with new products
• Advertising and promotion of products and service offerings
• Keeping abreast of the offerings in the market through Market intelligence
• Carry out internal research to establish how to improve on client service delivery to ensure client retention
• Carry out feasibility studies
• Build and manage relationships with the public including clients, media, partners, interested parties and professional bodies among others.
• Monitor and evaluate sales performance for the hotel

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a marketing/Business Development role
• Exceptional knowledge of marketing, sales, PR and Branding
• Strong project management, problem-solving, & analytical skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships and work with senior level executives
• Exception written and verbal communication skills
• Solid business acumen, management, and marketing communication skills
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

If you meet the above qualifications please send your CV and Application letter indicating your current and expected salary to:

The Recruitment Team
Fanisi HR Solutions
Email: recruitment@fanisi.net

Closing date: 29th February, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.