Business Development Officer job at SKM Africa
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Business Development Officer
2026-04-15T10:54:11+00:00
SKM Africa
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Banking
Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
8

Company Overview

Since its founding, SKM has been a pioneer in the fields of business advisory, strategy, and tax consultancy. Today, we work together with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders-empowering firms to thrive, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive meaningful societal impact. Using cutting-edge management consulting, technology and design, corporate and digital enterprises, and our diverse, multi-talented teams, we are committed to bringing about change and unlocking potential for all our clients in a variety of fields.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

  • Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales and revenue targets.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across various market segments.
  • Generate leads, conduct client meetings, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
  • Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company objectives.

Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and key stakeholders.
  • Provide advisory services to clients on appropriate insurance solutions.
  • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.
  • Handle client inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service delivery.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to inform business strategy.
  • Contribute to product development and innovation based on client needs and market dynamics.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for management.
  • Track performance against targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business development activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
  • Professional insurance qualification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development or Sales within insurance or Brokers firm.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong understanding of insurance products and brokerage operations.
  • Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales and revenue targets.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across various market segments.
  • Generate leads, conduct client meetings, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
  • Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and key stakeholders.
  • Provide advisory services to clients on appropriate insurance solutions.
  • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.
  • Handle client inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to inform business strategy.
  • Contribute to product development and innovation based on client needs and market dynamics.
  • Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for management.
  • Track performance against targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business development activities.
  • Business Development
  • Sales
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Market Research
  • Negotiation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Insurance Products Knowledge
  • Brokerage Operations Knowledge
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
  • Professional insurance qualification is an added advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Business Development Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
SKM Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 21 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Company Overview

Since its founding, SKM has been a pioneer in the fields of business advisory, strategy, and tax consultancy. Today, we work together with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders-empowering firms to thrive, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive meaningful societal impact. Using cutting-edge management consulting, technology and design, corporate and digital enterprises, and our diverse, multi-talented teams, we are committed to bringing about change and unlocking potential for all our clients in a variety of fields.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

  • Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve sales and revenue targets.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across various market segments.
  • Generate leads, conduct client meetings, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
  • Negotiate terms and close deals in line with company objectives.

Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and key stakeholders.
  • Provide advisory services to clients on appropriate insurance solutions.
  • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and portfolio growth.
  • Handle client inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely service delivery.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Monitor competitor activities and provide insights to inform business strategy.
  • Contribute to product development and innovation based on client needs and market dynamics.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Prepare regular sales reports and pipeline updates for management.
  • Track performance against targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and business development activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field.
  • Professional insurance qualification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Development or Sales within insurance or Brokers firm.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong understanding of insurance products and brokerage operations.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 21 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 15-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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