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Business Development Manager at Strathmore University
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 8 days ago (16 Sep 2026) Updated 5 days ago
How to Apply
Apply via Strathmore University on strathmore.seamlesshiring.com.
Job Description
The business development manager markets and sells executive‑education programmes, building sustainable relationships with public and private sector partners locally and internationally. Responsibilities include targeting new clients, proposing initiatives, managing a prospect pipeline, and analysing market data to increase sales opportunities. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, marketing activities, and continuous improvement of the customer experience. Candidates should hold at least a bachelor's degree and have five years of business‑development experience, preferably with C‑sui
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND (Bachelor's Degree) or higher
- MBA/MSc/MA is an advantage
- • Minimum five years of experience in business development, sales, and key‑account management
- • Proven ability to engage C‑suite executives and senior business leaders
- • Experience in executive education or related professional‑training fields is advantageous
- • Strong research, planning, reporting, and business‑communication skills
- • Excellent pitching, negotiation, and relationship‑building abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Target new clients for business development and propose initiatives to increase sales opportunities
- • Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and industry partners
- • Build and manage a prospect pipeline for each education programme
- • Analyse market data and stakeholder feedback to inform marketing strategies
- • Continuously devise ways to enhance customer experience and deepen client relationships
- • Conduct data mining and market intelligence activities to identify growth opportunities