About the job

We are looking for a talented and aggresive individual to fill an opening in our Business Development Support unit. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy. 

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of business development activities based on the firm strategy
• Jointly with the industry leader develop and implement an industry plan to support/ facilitate business development activities for the assigned industry.
• Conduct extensive research by industries and support the development of cross functional capability solutions that are driven by Tanzania market trends.
• Support the management of respective industry account teams through working with the Account Managers to: coordinate account meetings, coordinate opportunity and proposal operations, and follow up on agreed account team activities.
• Support the pursuit process for the identified strategic (function and industry) key clients through market insights, industry trends, targeted eminence initiatives e.g. thought leadership pieces and events, and ensuring/driving optimal use of smart net by industry and function (as assigned)
• Drive RSK brand eminence internally through ensuring production of RSK brand compliant output, use of best practices, and sharing RSK brand insights across the firm.
• Ensure availability of accurate and timely data on assigned tasks as required
• Following up on new business opportunities.
• Reporting on success and areas needing improvements.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of market dynamics, such as competitor intel, market share, demographic trends, and growth projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Marketing, International Relations or Business Related Degree;
• 3 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing or related field in a professional firm;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong research skills;
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others;
• Strong client delivery focus;
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease;
• Focus on quality and risk;
• Problem solving ability;
• Good business acumen