Business Development Associate – Healthcare Programs
2026-05-07T17:57:24+00:00
Strathmore University
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Sales & Business Development, Education, Healthcare
2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00
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Responsibilities or duties
Sales:
- Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders.
- Continually devise ways to increase customer experience to deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
- Data mining and developing a prospect pipeline for each program allocated.
Marketing:
- Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market.
- Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at the organization, industry, and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive education and consultancy solutions.
- Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements.
Operational Excellence:
- Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of the client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
- Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with the Head of Healthcare Programs, Academic directors, and the programme management team.
- Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.
Key Account Management:
- Develop long-term planning and forecasting of each key account.
- Setting specific goals and objectives for each key account.
- Managing buying cycles and their impact on the sales strategy.
- Developing and maintaining key accounts in turbulent market conditions.
Qualifications or requirements
QUISITE JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in business development with proven experience in sales, managing client relations, and key account management.
- Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic growth within the healthcare sector.
- Strong understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and regulatory environments.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Good research, planning and reporting skills.
- Excellent business communication and etiquette skills with a flair for pitching.
- Ability to analyse data from various sources, including a thorough understanding of how business works and where opportunities lie.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
* Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets. * Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders. * Continually devise ways to increase customer experience to deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships. * Data mining and developing a prospect pipeline for each program allocated. * Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market. * Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at the organization, industry, and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive education and consultancy solutions. * Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements. * Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of the client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients. * Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with the Head of Healthcare Programs, Academic directors, and the programme management team. * Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement. * Develop long-term planning and forecasting of each key account. * Setting specific goals and objectives for each key account. * Managing buying cycles and their impact on the sales strategy. * Developing and maintaining key accounts in turbulent market conditions.
* Good research, planning and reporting skills. * Excellent business communication and etiquette skills with a flair for pitching. * Ability to analyse data from various sources, including a thorough understanding of how business works and where opportunities lie. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
* Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). * Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in business development with proven experience in sales, managing client relations, and key account management. * Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic growth within the healthcare sector. * Strong understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and regulatory environments.
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Vacancy title:
Business Development Associate – Healthcare Programs
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Sales & Business Development, Education, Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Strathmore University
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 8 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities or duties
Sales:
- Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders.
- Continually devise ways to increase customer experience to deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
- Data mining and developing a prospect pipeline for each program allocated.
Marketing:
- Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market.
- Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at the organization, industry, and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive education and consultancy solutions.
- Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements.
Operational Excellence:
- Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of the client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
- Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with the Head of Healthcare Programs, Academic directors, and the programme management team.
- Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.
Key Account Management:
- Develop long-term planning and forecasting of each key account.
- Setting specific goals and objectives for each key account.
- Managing buying cycles and their impact on the sales strategy.
- Developing and maintaining key accounts in turbulent market conditions.
Qualifications or requirements
QUISITE JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in business development with proven experience in sales, managing client relations, and key account management.
- Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic growth within the healthcare sector.
- Strong understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and regulatory environments.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Good research, planning and reporting skills.
- Excellent business communication and etiquette skills with a flair for pitching.
- Ability to analyse data from various sources, including a thorough understanding of how business works and where opportunities lie.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Method of Application
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Business Development Manager – Customized Solutions’ to the People and Culture Manager, OR ‘Business Development Associate – Healthcare Programs’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, by end of the day (5.30 pm) Friday, 8th May 2026.
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