Octagon is a leading provider of employee benefits services, insurance brokerage, trusts, and training for public and private sector organizations. We provide specialized services in various industry sectors. We have been building our service knowledge base and establishing relations with key stakeholders to ensure that we are the leading service provider for the industry. Octagon has built up a reputation of reliability and success in delivering outstanding and high-impact services throughout Africa. We provide first-class service to our clients by focussing on the method and mode of delivery of our services to our clients. We aim to take away as many client headaches in the administration of retirement schemes, insurance, and trusts.

Business Development Manager

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

8 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Insurance , Sales and Business Development

Overall Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the organization at the branch level through strategic business development initiatives. This role focuses on developing and executing business strategies aligned with company goals, including expanding market share, increasing revenue, and acquiring new clients. The Business Development Manager oversees sales and marketing efforts, fosters client relationships, and identifies opportunities for product/service innovation. Additionally, they ensure operational efficiency, compliance with policies, and contribute to staff development, playing a pivotal role in achieving sustainable business success and competitive advantage.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree in business-related field or professional qualification in Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, or related areas.

Diploma in Insurance or Pensions is an added advantage.

Minimum eight (8) years of experience in business development, marketing, or sales.

Proven success in strategic business development and profitability.

Excellent knowledge in pension schemes industry MS Excel and MS word Skills

Good knowledge of retirement benefits schemes or general investment accounting.

Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.

Familiarity with retirement benefits solutions or investment accounting.

Strong in market research, customer relationship management, and product development.

Expertise in strategic planning and SWOT analysis.

Experience in risk management and compliance.

Leadership in staff appraisal, training, and development.

Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Self-driven, results-oriented, and quality-focused.

Mature and credible with senior executive engagement capability.

Reliable, determined, and empathetic communicator.

Track record of high performance and team leadership.

Numerical acumen and strategic thinking prowess.

• Driving the growth and profitability of the organization at the branch level through strategic business development initiatives.
• Developing and executing business strategies aligned with company goals, including expanding market share, increasing revenue, and acquiring new clients.
• Overseeing sales and marketing efforts.
• Fostering client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for product/service innovation.
• Ensuring operational efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with policies.
• Contributing to staff development.

• Market research
• Customer relationship management
• Product development
• Strategic planning
• SWOT analysis
• Risk management
• Compliance
• Staff appraisal
• Staff training
• Staff development
• Presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• MS Excel
• MS Word

• Degree in business-related field or professional qualification in Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, or related areas.
• Diploma in Insurance or Pensions is an added advantage.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in business development, marketing, or sales.
• Proven success in strategic business development and profitability.
• Excellent knowledge in pension schemes industry.
• Good knowledge of retirement benefits schemes or general investment accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Familiarity with retirement benefits solutions or investment accounting.