Business Development Manager (Coast) at HR Fleek

HR Fleek

Nairobi, Kenya Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now

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## Title: Business Development Manager - Coast Region

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as a Business Development Manager covering the Coast region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business and manage client relationships within the professional services sector
  • Develop, implement, and track comprehensive annual Business Development and Marketing strategies
  • Build and maintain relationships with key corporate clients and stakeholders
  • Travel regularly within the Coast region, to Nairobi headquarters, and to other regional African offices as required
  • Work collaboratively with partners and lawyers to encourage participation in Business Development activities
  • Articulate complex legal matters in a commercial context to clients
  • Execute digital and non-digital marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) with current practicing status
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in a senior Business Development or Client Relationship Management role
  • Significant experience within a professional services environment in a law firm
  • Proven track record of generating new business and measurable results
  • Deep understanding of the local economy (tourism, port, trade, real estate, etc.) within the Kenyan Coast region (Kilifi, Malindi, Kwale, Lamu, and surrounding areas)
  • Exceptional networking, interpersonal, and public relations skills
  • Solid knowledge of digital and non-digital marketing techniques and communications strategy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated ability to influence busy partners and lawyers

Desirable Qualifications

  • Advanced degree: Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or specialized Master's in Marketing
  • Professional certification (e.g., CIM, Project Management/PMP)
  • Experience working with organizations with multi-jurisdictional or regional African presence
  • Proficiency in Kiswahili (especially vital for the Coast region)

Key Competencies

  • Commercial acumen and understanding of attorney-client relationships
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
  • Marketing and brand strategy
  • Business development and sales

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