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Business Development Manager at Transsion
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (28 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Apply via Transsion’s LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com.
Job Description
The Business Development Manager will represent Transsion across East Africa, securing strategic partnerships with telecom operators and driving commercial opportunities. The role requires building relationships with C‑level executives, collaborating with internal product and marketing teams, and providing market insights to shape regional strategy.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND (Bachelor’s degree or higher)
- • 5+ years experience in strategic business development, partnerships, or account management
- • Strong network within the telecom industry in Kenya or Tanzania
- • Experience working with telcos on content, billing, advertising, or platform cooperation
- • High‑level communication and negotiation skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Explore and secure strategic partnerships with local telecom operators such as Safaricom, Airtel, and MTN
- • Drive commercial opportunities across advertising, pre‑installation, app distribution, co‑branded content, and data partnerships
- • Establish and manage direct relationships with C‑level executives within telcos
- • Collaborate with product, operations, data, and marketing teams to support project execution
- • Monitor the East African telecom and digital ecosystem and provide strategic insights
- • Report regularly to leadership and ensure clear communication between local market and internal stakeholders